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According to the World Health Organisation, the disease which causes the death of the largest number of people today is

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Malaria
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Tuberculosis
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AIDS
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Ebola
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Solution

The correct option is B Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis which is commonly known as TB is a very serious disease. About half a million people die of this disease every year in India. Especially common among poor people living in the areas that are less ventilated, congested localities of the big cities.
This is caused by a rod-shaped bacteria which is known as Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
So, the correct option is 'Tuberculosis'

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