Tuberculosis in the Philippines

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In what regions are Dengue and Severe Dengue most prevalent?

Southeast Asia and the Western Pacific

When was Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever first recognized?

1950s

What is the primary carrier of Dengue Fever?

Female Aedes aegypti mosquito

During which months is Dengue Fever most common?

June to September

How many countries had experienced severe dengue epidemics before 1970?

9 countries

What is the total number of countries where Dengue is endemic?

100 countries

What percentage of respondents in the Philippines believe that diabetes is inherited from their parents?

77 percent

What is the percentage of people willing to change their diet to support a family member with diabetes?

32 percent

How many diagnosed diabetics are there in the Philippines?

5 million

What is the percentage of healthcare costs paid by the National Government?

11.2%

What is the structure of the healthcare delivery system in the Philippines?

Decentralized

What is the ranking of Dengue fever among the health issues that made headlines in 2018?

3

What is the number of deaths among the 45 confirmed measles cases in Davao City?

22

What is the trend in measles cases?

A significant rise

What is the number of people diagnosed with HIV daily in 2018?

32

What is the ranking of cervical cancer among malignancies affecting women in the Philippines?

Second

How many people die daily due to cervical cancer in the Philippines?

12

What is the position of the Philippines in terms of new HIV infections in the region?

One of the eight countries accounting for over 85% of new infections

This quiz covers the history of tuberculosis in the Philippines, including its impact on the country's health and the current situation. Learn about the effects of TB and how it affects Filipinos. Discover the ranking of the Philippines among countries with the highest number of TB cases.

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