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“In all, 86 per cent of the increased life expectancy was due to decreases in infectious diseases. And the bulk of the decline in infectious disease deaths occurred prior to the age of antibiotics. Less than 4 per cent of the total improvement in life expectancy since 1700s can be credited to twentieth-century advances in medical care.”

Quote by Laurie Garrett

Book:Betrayal of Trust: The Collapse of Global Public Health
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Betrayal of Trust: The Collapse of Global Public Health

This book delves into the complexities and failures of international public health efforts, exploring the factors that contributed to the collapse of these systems. more

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Laurie Garrett
Laurie Garrett

Laurie Garrett is a distinguished American journalist and author, born in 1951. She has made significant contributions to the field of public health reporting, focusing on the intersection of science, politics, and disease. Garrett has covered major health crises, including the HIV/AIDS epidemic and the SARS outbreak, and has been recognized for her insightful and in-depth reporting. more

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