India has the highest burden of TB globally. WHO states that a total of 1.6 million people died from TB in 2021. TB is the 13th leading cause of death and the second leading infectious killer after COVID-19.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/tobacco-consumption-is-the-leading-cause-of-tb-in-india-key-signs-to-note/articleshow/98964708.cms