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How alcohol, work culture are fueling TB deaths among Kenyan men

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Alcohol consumption and prioritising work are contributing to the high prevalence of tuberculosis (TB) among men in Kenya.

Data from the National Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Lung Disease Programme shows that at least 55 per cent of TB cases are men, compared to 33 per cent in women and 12 per cent in children.

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