Erica’s Reviews > Epidemics and Society: From the Black Death to the Present > Status Update

“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