Afterward, she recalled being told by doctors to hold off treatment, since there weren't any good options available until the disease worsened.

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Despite the decline in regular TB, drug resistant strains of the disease have worsened and spread here and globally.

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Age related chronic conditions like heart disease and diabetes are worsened by long term substance abuse.

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