Brazil's poverty aid program reduced tuberculosis cases by over 50%, study shows.

Brazil's Bolsa Família Program, which provides financial aid to poor families since 2004, has significantly reduced tuberculosis cases and deaths, especially among vulnerable groups like indigenous populations. A study in Nature Medicine found that the program, reaching over 21 million families, improved access to food and healthcare, boosting immune systems and reducing TB incidence by over 50%. The study highlights how social protection programs can achieve health goals and combat poverty.

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