Tuberculosis is seen as a major health problem in society today, even though it is well controlled in more developed countries it is still a major issue in 3rd world countries with most cases coming from Asian and African continents (Erazo et al 2014). Through this essay we will show why Tuberculosis is a major health issue in society today and how it is linked to social and environmental determinants.
Tuberculosis is a bacterial disease that targets the lungs, it is caused by TB bacteria, individuals affected by this bacterium have a 10% chance of conducting tuberculosis and having serious fatal risks (WHO) These odds can be significantly increased due to social and environmental determinants. Individuals with weak immune systems have a much greater risk of contracting tuberculosis. These can include: cigarette smoking, diabetes, poor nutrition, and HIV. (WHO) Tuberculosis is transmitted through the air when someone with tuberculosis may cough or speak it can cause bacteria to be put in the air and be consumed through the lungs of another non infected individual. The most fatal of these combinations is Tuberculosis and HIV statistics showing that in 2015 one-third of HIV patients are also infected with Tuberculosis. This combination also increases the lethal progress of the two …show more content…
Tuberculosis is in the top ten causes or death worldwide (WHO) Tuberculosis is a treatable and curable disease it is treated with a 6 month course of 4 antimicrobial drugs (WHO). Without this treatment it is very easy for the disease to spread which is clearly linked to why there is higher occurrences of TB and mortality in undeveloped