Tuberculosis (TB) is becoming a serious health crisis in India.

Tuberculosis (TB) is becoming a serious health crisis in India. According to a recently published study, India is projected to have 62 million TB cases and 8 million deaths between 2021 and 2040. Along with this, it is also going to have a huge impact on the country’s economy, due to which the GDP is estimated to suffer a loss of 146 billion dollars (about Rs 12 lakh crore).

Let us tell you that TB is a bacterial infection, which spreads through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks to him. It mainly affects the lungs, but can also spread to other parts of the body. Common symptoms of TB include persistent cough, chest pain, fever and fatigue. If it is not treated on time, it can prove fatal.

Study Researchers from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine were also included. The study revealed that TB will have the greatest impact on low-income families. These families will face a greater burden of health problems, while higher income groups will face economic burden.

Study According to , if India achieves the World Health Organization (WHO) ‘TB elimination’ target of 90 per cent detection and effective treatment, TB-related morbidity and mortality will be reduced by 75-90 per cent. can be reduced to.

Researchers say there is a need to increase financial investment against TB. Early detection of cases, treatment of drug-resistant TB and implementation of 95 per cent effective pan-TB treatment should be a priority. If this is done, economic loss of up to $124.2 billion can be prevented.