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Summary:
Tuberculosis is one of the most ancient of human plagues, having
been present in humans in prehistoric times. Due to the achievements of
modern medicine, tuberculosis was on a steady decline since the beginning
of this century. However, since the early 1990's,
an alarming
increase in new tuberculosis cases could be observed. This trend is most
visible in urban centers and has been associated with factors such as
the increase in HIV infections, increasing urban poverty, and crowded living
conditions.
Objectives:
The case study tries to evaluate potential measures for the control of tuberculosis
in urban centers. The objective is to answer questions like :
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Issues (and links to Agenda 21):
