World tuberculosis day- The sanatorium made for tuberculosis in Western World, are a thing of past, but in 2 most populated countries India and China millions continue to suffer from this dreaded disease. The developed countries ensure that high quality proteins are available to the entire population. After Australia and New Zealand were inhabited by Europeans, vast amount of land became available to raise sheep, goats, cows and other animals for exporting meat to older. lands which along with refrigeration made sure that food was in plenty.
That solved the problem of overcrowding in Europe starting right from 1492 when Columbus discovered America. Even before anti-tubercular drugs were introduced the incidence of tuberculosis had come down. Usage of newer drug Bedaquiline as first line drug in combination with other drugs may shorten the duration of ATT, but cost remains a concern.
