“The United States continues to have one of the lowest TB case rates in the world, and the 2019 case count represents the lowest number of TB cases on record. Still, too many people suffer from TB disease and our progress is too slow to eliminate TB in this century.  Up to 13 million: estimated number of people in the United States living with latent TB infection.”

Centers for the Disease Control and Prevention (Data & Statistics | TB | CDC)

“A total of 1.4 million people died from TB in 2019 (including 208 000 people with HIV). Worldwide, TB is one of the top 10 causes of death and the leading cause from a single infectious agent (above HIV/AIDS).

In 2019, an estimated 10 million people fell ill with tuberculosis(TB) worldwide. 5.6 million men, 3.2 million women and 1.2 million children. TB is present in all countries and age groups. But TB is curable and preventable.”

World Health Organization (WHO)

“Some people develop TB disease soon after becoming infected (within weeks) before their immune system can fight the TB bacteria. Other people may get sick years later, when their immune system becomes weak for another reason.

Overall, about 5 to 10% of infected persons who do not receive treatment for latent TB infection will develop TB disease at some time in their lives.”

Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

“In the United States, colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men and in women, and the second most common cause of cancer deaths when men and women are combined. It’s expected to cause about 52,980 deaths during 2021.”

American Cancer Society

“After someone is diagnosed with colorectal cancer, doctors will try to figure out if it has spread, and if so, how far. This process is called staging. The stage of a cancer describes how much cancer is in the body. It helps determine how serious the cancer is and how best to treat it.”

“About nine out of every 10 people whose colorectal cancers are found early and treated appropriately are still alive five years later and further.”

Center for Disease Control and Prevention

“Colorectal cancer affects men and women of all racial and ethnic groups, and is most often found in people who are 50 years old or older. Of cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer is the second leading cancer killer in the United States.”

Center for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC)

“Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a serious condition affecting 37 million people. Often overlooked until symptoms appear, CKD is progressive and can put you at risk for serious health complications including kidney failure. Adopting a healthy lifestyle can help you manage and slow progression of CKD and its complications.”

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

“Acute kidney failure occurs when your kidneys suddenly become unable to filter waste products from your blood.  Acute kidney failure — also called acute renal failure or acute kidney injury — develops rapidly, usually in less than a few days and can be reversible if fairly healthy. ”

MAYO CLINIC

“March is National Kidney Month, a time when communities across the country raise awareness about kidney disease. This year’s focus is on taking charge of your health and the many factors that go into managing your kidney disease.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a serious condition affecting 37 million people. Often overlooked until symptoms appear, “.

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)