First global estimate finds 1.8 million young people develop TB every year

(European Lung Foundation) A total of 1.8 million young people between ten and 24 years of age are estimated to develop tuberculosis (TB) every year, with young adults aged 20 to 24 years at the greatest risk of developing infectious TB, according to research published in the European Respiratory Journal.
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news