Nutrition: The Secret Weapon Against 2.3 Million TB Cases

Listen up, world! If we tackle undernutrition, we could dodge a staggering 2.3 million TB cases in 2023. That's 23.7% of adult infections, folks! India, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Pakistan are ready to step up. Who knew a food basket could be the ultimate superhero? Let’s get serious about nutrition; it’s not just for looks, it’s for life-saving magic!

Quick rundown

1.Undernutrition could prevent 2.3 million TB cases globally.

2.India leads potential TB reduction if undernutrition is addressed.

3.Nutritional interventions offer benefits beyond TB prevention.

4.Study links BMI under 18.5 to higher TB risk.

5.Bio-social interventions are key to achieving TB eradication goals.

A Magical Surge: 1.3 Billion Affected by MASLD in 2023
A Magical Surge: 1.3 Billion Affected by MASLD in 2023
In the magical year of 2023, a whopping 1.3 billion wizards and witches found themselves under the spell of Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, or MASLD! This enchanting study from The Lancet predicts that by 2050, the number could rise to 1.8 billion, fueled by the dark forces of obesity and lifestyle changes, especially in the mystical realms of North Africa and West Asia.
09:15 am on Tuesday, 14 April, 2026

Series

View All

Cricket