The Forgotten Plague

The Forgotten Plague (2015)

February 10th, 20151h 0min

Documentary, History
65%

Overview

Tuberculosis is the deadliest killer in human history, responsible for one in four deaths for almost two centuries. While it shaped medical pursuits, social habits, economic development and public policy, TB and its impact are poorly understood.


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