The Western world in the 6th century centered on the Mediterranean, with trading routes stretching across the known world, and in the year 541 CE, the world was more connected than perhaps any point yet in history. Chinese silk was for sale in the markets of Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul), West African traders accepted roman coins, […]
Learning From History Part 1: Why Study History?
As SARS-CoV2 sweeps across the world, communities, governments, and healthcare systems race to find solutions to novel problems that evolve daily. People in positions of responsibility are increasingly desperate for a framework to predict the manifold changes that may develop in the coming weeks, months, and years. No one has a crystal ball, but to […]
Great Books for Those Interested in Global Health
Epidemiology Author: Leon Gordis MD, MPH, Dr.PH Summary: Based on his 30 years’ experience in teaching introductory epidemiology Dr. Gordis produced this book. It explains the epidemiologic approach to disease and intervention explores the use of epidemiologic principles to identify the cause of disease and discusses how epidemiology should be used to improve evaluation and […]
