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Show Facts'About Tuberculosis The United States Bureau of Census lists S,000 causes of death.' It classifies this group into 2(H) major causes. Out of these 200, tuberculosis ranks seventh. Thirty years ago it was first. It is still first in the age group 15 to Ah. Tuberculosis can be prevented. All tuberculosis is caused by germs. It spreads from the sick to the well. No home is safe until all homes are safe. When tuberculosis first begins people usually do not feel sick, so they do not see a doctor. When they feel sick, it is too late for a doctor to do any .good. No medicine or drug cures tuberculosis. It is cured by rest and medical care. Christmas Seals are sold to raise money for helping those with tuberculosis and to help in preventing it. Experts believe that tuberculosis in this country can not only be brought under control but permanenfy wiped out. BLUE- and WHITE, o o |