Weather and Access to Cities Impact Tuberculosis Prevalence, Study Finds

Scientists studied tuberculosis (TB) in Africa, finding that local weather and city access affect its spread.

TB is a lung disease spread through the air when infected people cough or sneeze.

The research looked at where TB is most common, using maps to see patterns.

Higher temperatures, more rain, and easier access to cities were linked to more TB cases, while higher altitudes had fewer cases.

This information can help health workers focus resources where they're most needed, using more targeted approaches instead of general plans.