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“Treating health as a commodity implies that decisions affecting the life and health of millions are placed in the hands of politicians whose power depends on generating development, trade, and profit.”

Deforestation and climate change > increased flooding > increased mosquito breeding grounds > increased malaria

Malaria killed over 400,000 people in 2017

Chapter 22 interesting

George Washington’s decision to have his army inoculated against smallpox may have contributed to victory in the American Revolution

“He didn’t know what he was going to—but it had to be better than what he was leaving behind.”

Better late than never 🧙‍♀️🪄

“They say, Find a purpose in your life and live it. But, sometimes, it is only after you have lived that you recognize your life had purpose, and likely one you never had in mind.”