As World Tuberculosis Day is recognized today, health leaders are worried about the increasing number of TB cases in industrialized countries.
While TB outbreaks are typically associated with countries like India, the United States (U.S.) has also experienced an increase in the number of TB cases and deaths over the past three years.
In 2022, the U.S. reported 8,331 TB cases, representing a 5.9% increase compared with 2021.
Specifically, four international gateway states, California, Texas, New York, and Florida, reported about 50% of all TB cases in the U.S.
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