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A contemporary review of sudden cardiac arrest and death in competitive and recreational athletes

The article from The Lancet discusses the ongoing global health challenge posed by tuberculosis (TB), highlighting that despite being preventable and curable, TB remains a leading cause of death worldwide, particularly among people living with HIV. It notes that in 2022, TB caused an estimated 1.3 million deaths, with an additional 167,000 deaths among HIV-positive individuals. The piece emphasizes the need for urgent action to meet the End TB Strategy targets, which aim to reduce TB incidence by 80% and TB deaths by 90% by 2030 compared to 2015 levels. Key points include the necessity for increased investment in TB research, development of new tools like vaccines and diagnostics, and the implementation of comprehensive care strategies. It also addresses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on TB services, which has led to setbacks in TB control efforts, and calls for global solidarity and political commitment to enhance TB prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, especially in high-burden countries.

Read the Full The Lancet Article at [ https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(24)02086-5/fulltext ]