2 deaths every 3 minutes! Risk of TB increases, quit these 3 dangerous habits immediately, otherwise you may lose your breath!

Tuberculosis: TB is a deadly disease that kills millions of people every year. India is one of the worst-affected countries in the world, with 2 people dying from TB every 3 minutes. However, there has been a 17.7% decline in TB cases in India. The disease is caused by a bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which can spread through the air from an infected person's cough.

India News, Tuberculosis: Today is World TB Day. It is a deadly disease, which kills millions of people every year. India is one of the most TB-affected countries in the world. According to the World Health Organization, two people die of TB every 3 minutes in India. PM Modi had set a target of TB-free India by the year 2025, for which the fight is on. There has been a 17.7% decline in TB cases in India. Let us know how we can protect ourselves from TB-

Why does TB occur?

TB is caused by a bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. When a person suffering from TB coughs, these bacteria spread in the air and if another person comes in contact with this bacteria, he is at risk of getting TB. Apart from this, some habits can also cause TB.

Tuberculosis: 2 deaths every 3 minutes! Increased risk of TB

How to prevent TB

Smoking habit: Smoking is one of the risk factors for TB. People who have the habit of smoking cigarettes or bidis are at a higher risk of getting TB.

Traveling to a TB-infected country: If there is a country where the number of people infected with TB is high and a person regularly travels to such countries, then his chances of getting TB may increase.

Living in a crowded place or closed space: If a person lives in a densely populated city or there are many people living in a small space in his neighborhood or house, then in such a situation the risk of getting TB increases.

Symptoms of TB

In case of TB, one starts coughing continuously. Along with cough, phlegm comes out and blood is also seen in the phlegm. In case of TB, there is pain in the chest. The TB patient starts feeling weak and feels tired all the time. Appetite decreases. Fever starts coming. There is a lot of sweating while sleeping at night.