The time is now - Chief Public Health Officer spotlight on eliminating tuberculosis in Canada

Tuberculosis (TB) is the epitome of inequity in public health; it is a social disease with a medical aspect. As this report makes clear, social determinants of health such as poverty, food insecurity, inadequate housing and overcrowding contribute to health inequity and are significant underlying risk factors for TB.

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 21:24 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 21:24 (UTC)
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title_fr Le moment d'agir - Pleins feux de l'ACSP sur l'élimination de la tuberculose au Canada
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