Infectious diseases that are curable still persist and deadly new killers are on the rise. In a globalized world, communicable diseases can travel anywhere in a matter of hours. Why has it taken so long to avert a health crisis that has been preventable for decades? What will it take to get the benefits of medical science and the strategies of disease prevention to all the world's people. Filmed in over twenty countries and narrated by actor Brad Pitt, this collection looks closely at the most critical health threats facing the world today.
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This kit includes dispatches from experts in the field; materials for educators; activities for exploring global health issues and access to the Rx for survival web site