Tuberculosis affects many people despite global efforts to eradicate it. It is one of the most easily spread diseases as it spreads through the air. This book looks at the disease, its symptoms, its effects, and more importantly how to protect oneself from being infected. It also explores the care for TB patients and how we can all contribute to minimizing the risks of infection.
The CBC Health Books are designed in line with the Competency-based curriculum to equip readers with the basic knowledge, skills, and attitudes that promote a happy and healthy lifestyle. The stories are narrated in a friendly and simplified way, to give information on causes, prevention, and management of health conditions. The emphasis is on prevention, in the belief that early information can be vital in avoiding behaviors that increase risk.
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