In December 2024, the Union Health Minister said that the TB incidence rate in India has decline to _____ per 100000 population in 2023.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
According to information shared by the Union Health Minister in December 2024, the TB incidence rate in India is projected to decline to 195 cases per 100,000 population by 2023.
Key Statistics and Progress
Rate of Decline: The TB incidence rate was 237 cases per 100,000 population in 2015, which has declined to 195 cases by 2023. This represents a reduction of approximately 17.7%.
Global Comparison: The rate of decline in TB cases in India has been more than double the global average (which is approximately 8.3%).
Mortality Rate: The mortality rate due to TB has also declined by 24% by 2023 compared to 2015.