Public Health On Call 698 - Why Tuberculosis, an Ancient Disease, Remains a Public Health Threat
Dec 11, 2023
Dr. Richard Chaisson, Director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Tuberculosis Research, and Dr. Josh Sharfstein discuss the ongoing threat and challenges of tuberculosis, including drug-resistant tuberculosis, declining rates in the United States, and the need for comprehensive approaches and research. They also talk about their work with the Tibetan community in India, reducing TB rates by 90% in Tibetan school children.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Ongoing Threat of Tuberculosis and the Challenge of Drug Resistance
02:06 • 2min
Factors Contributing to the Decline of Tuberculosis
04:01 • 7min
Challenges of Controlling Tuberculosis and the Need for Comprehensive Approaches
10:43 • 3min
Working with the Tibetan Community to Reduce Tuberculosis in Children
13:36 • 2min