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Tuberculosis stigma

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The negative labelling or rejection of people with tuberculosis, and often also their families, due to stereotyping or other negative traits associated with tuberculosis and the affected communities.

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The negative labelling or rejection of people with TB, and often also their families, due to stereotyping or other negative traits associated with TB and the affected communities.

From: WHO
Year: 2022

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