Plagues and the Paradox of Progress
Why the World Is Getting Healthier in Worrisome Ways
Recommended by Dina Mired, and 1 others. See all reviewsRanked #65 in Vaccination
Why the news about the global decline of infectious diseases is not all good.
Plagues and parasites have played a central role in world affairs, shaping the evolution of the modern state, the growth of cities, and the disparate fortunes of national economies. This book tells that story, but it is not about the resurgence of pestilence. It is the story of its decline. For the first time in recorded history, virus, bacteria, and other infectious diseases are not the leading cause of death or disability in any region of the world. People are living longer, and fewer mothers are... more
Plagues and parasites have played a central role in world affairs, shaping the evolution of the modern state, the growth of cities, and the disparate fortunes of national economies. This book tells that story, but it is not about the resurgence of pestilence. It is the story of its decline. For the first time in recorded history, virus, bacteria, and other infectious diseases are not the leading cause of death or disability in any region of the world. People are living longer, and fewer mothers are... more
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Dina Mired So proud of @TomBollyky for putting all his knowledge and experience on@global health in this great book https://t.co/3El24aICuD (Source)
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