TB-diabetes co-epidemic looms, experts warn

TB-diabetes co-epidemic looms, experts warn
Paris (AFP) Oct 29, 2014 - A report warned Wednesday of a looming tuberculosis-diabetes epidemic as the two diseases intertwine in many countries, driven in part by a rise in unhealthy lifestyles. Having diabetes triples a person's risk of contracting TB, which killed about 1.5 million people last year, said the report compiled by the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease and the World Diabetes Fou ... morehttp://www.terradaily.com/reports/TB-diabetes_co-epidemic_looms_experts_warn_999.html