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| Disease | Annual incidence (global) | Mortality: no of deaths per year (global) | Prevalence: total no of infected persons (global) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV/AIDS | 5.6 million | 2.6 million | 34 million |
| Malaria | 300 million | 1–2.7 million | – |
| Tuberculosis | 7.8 million | 1.8 million | 1.7 billion |
| Visceral leishmaniasis | 500 000 | 80 000 | 12 million |
| Cutaneous leishmaniasis | 1.5–2 million3 | – | – |
Source: www.who.int; www.cdc.gov; www.hopkins-id.edu.
