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Health > Aboriginal Peoples > Conditions and Diseases > Tuberculosis

Offers resources on tuberculosis, its prevention, treatment and the related health issues and concerns for Aboriginal Peoples of Canada (First Nations, Métis, Inuit, status Indian, and non-status Indian).


Tuberculosis In Nunavut - Nunavut

Tuberculosis is one of the main public health concerns of Nunavut, with the tuberculosis incidence rate in the Territory being almost seventeen times that of the Canadian average. Visit this website for facts on TB, who should get tested, and frequently asked questions.
Source:     Government of Nunavut - Health and Social Services

Tuberculosis Elimination Strategy for Aboriginal Peoples of Canada

The goal of the program is to eliminate TB in First Nations communities.
Source:     Health Canada

**See Also : Conditions and Diseases > Infections (Bacterial, Viral, Fungal) > Tuberculosis

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Source:     Canada Health Portal