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Importance of Tuberculosis Awareness

Tuberculosis has been known to present since time immemorial and it remains one of the public health problems in India. Almost 27% of the total world's tuberculosis cases are accounted for by India, making it important to spread awareness and take proactive measures to combat the spread of this disease within the country. Medical science has made considerable advances in making tuberculosis preventable and treatable, but some issues, such as the unawareness of the disease, the stigma attached to it, and late diagnosis, are some proven obstacles. That is why tuberculosis awareness is imminent in India and important measures should be taken to help eliminate this lethal disease.

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