ABSTRACT
Tuberculosis no longer is a threat in many developed countries, but in countries like Nepal, the disease is still very much prevalent, killing an estimated 17,000 people every year. And with drug-resistant strains developing, this number is only likely to increase further, especially within disadvantaged populations and places. The reason: a dangerous cycle of poverty and poor environmental conditions, forcing millions to live in overpopulated, hazardous environs with poor air quality and no hygiene. This is making the TB crisis in Nepal not just a major public health concern but an issue of environmental injustice.
