| Syllabus: GS-III; Subject: Science & Technology; Topic: Medical science and Health, Issue: Tuberculosis Cases |
Context: The findings of the report on Tuberculosis and Lung Cancer.
Highlights:
- India has achieved a 16% decline in new TB cases since 2015.
- Uttar Pradesh sees a significant increase in TB notifications.
- National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) continues free diagnostic services.
- NTEP is a public health initiative launched by the Government of India to organize and manage the country’s efforts against tuberculosis (TB).
Lung Cancer:
- WHO recognizes lung cancer as a significant public health concern.
- Primarily linked to smoking tobacco.
Prelims Connect (Diseases in News)
| Tuberculosisü A contagious bacterial disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
ü Primarily affects the lungs but can spread to other parts of the body if left untreated. Types: ü Pulmonary Tuberculosis: Affects the lungs. includes primary TB pneumonia and miliary TB. ü Extra pulmonary Tuberculosis: Seen in immunocompromised patients. Symptoms of Tuberculosis: Coughing up blood and mucus. |
