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Each year, World TB Day is observed on March 24. This annual event commemorates the date in 1882 when Robert Koch announced his discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacterium that causes tuberculosis (TB). World TB Day provides an opportunity to raise awareness about TB-related problems and solutions and to support worldwide TB control efforts.

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Deborah L. Hastings, MD1,2, Kari J. Harrington3, Preeta K.

Brendan R. Jackson, MD1, Shahed Iqbal, PhD2, Barbara Mahon, MD1 (Author affiliations at end of text).

Marlene smoked and started losing her vision at age 56. In this emotional video from CDC’s Tips From Former Smokers campaign, she talks about having macular degeneration and her fear of going blind. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be viewed at http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/videos/src/MARLENE_MACULAR_DEGENERATION_VIGNETTE_VCDC0263000H.mp4

Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal established by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. PCD provides an open exchange of information and knowledge among researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and others who strive to improve the health of the public through chronic disease prevention.

Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal established by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. PCD provides an open exchange of information and knowledge among researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and others who strive to improve the health of the public through chronic disease prevention.