# “Everything is Tuberculosis” – Except the Law?

## TL;DR

This paper discusses how tuberculosis remains a major global health issue despite existing medical tools, and highlights the overlooked role of law in controlling the disease.

## Contribution

The novelty lies in emphasizing the underappreciated role of legal frameworks in TB prevention and control.

## Key findings

- TB continues to cause significant global morbidity and mortality despite available medical interventions.
- Legal strategies are underutilized in addressing the spread and management of TB.
- Incorporating law could enhance TB prevention and control efforts.

## Abstract

In “Everything is Tuberculosis,” author John Green assesses the intricacies of the communicable condition, TB, as a source of significant morbidity and mortality globally over centuries. Despite available vaccines, treatments, and protocols, tens of millions are infected and over a million persons will die from TB in 2025 alone. In searching for answers to mitigate this global scourge, however, Green looks past a key factor — specifically the role of law — as a primary tool for prevention and control.