How to Survive a Pandemic

Zusatztext A vital! timely text on the viruses that cause pandemics and how to face them! by the New York Times bestselling author of HOW NOT TO DIE. From tuberculosis and measles to AIDS and COVID-19! these infectious diseases share a common origin story: human interaction with animals. Otherwise known as zoonotic diseases for their passage from animals to humans! these pathogens-both pre-existing ones and those newly identified-have sparked some of the deadliest plagues in history.How did these diseases come about? And what-if anything-can we do to stop them and their fatal march into our communities! our homes! and our bodies? In How to Survive a Pandemic: Overcoming COVID-19 and Preventing the Next Deadly Outbreak! Dr. Michael Greger! physician and an internationally-recognized expert on public health issues! cuts through the prevailing noise and nonsense and reveals not only what we can do to protect ourselves and our loved ones during a pandemic! but also digs deeper into the roots of the problem and tackles the fundamental question: How can we stop the emergence of pandemic viruses in the first place? If there is one concept Dr. Greger draws from his work on preventing and reversing chronic disease! it's that we must-whenever possible-treat the cause. Informationen zum Autor A founding member and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Michael Greger, MD , is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health issues. He has lectured at the Conference on World Affairs, testified before Congress, and was invited as an expert witness in the defense of Oprah Winfrey in the infamous "meat defamation" trial. In 2017, Dr. Greger was honored with the ACLM Lifestyle Medicine Trailblazer Award. He is a graduate of Cornell University School of Agriculture and Tufts University School of Medicine. His first book How Not to Die became an instant New York Times Best Seller. He has videos on more than 2,000 health topics freely available at NutritionFacts.org, with new videos and articles uploaded every day. All proceeds he receives from his books, DVDs, and speaking engagements is all donated to charity. Klappentext A vital, timely text on the viruses that cause pandemics and how to face them, by the New York Times bestselling author of How Not to Die . From tuberculosis to bird flu and HIV to coronavirus, these infectious diseases share a common origin story: human interaction with animals. Otherwise known as zoonotic diseases for their passage from animals to humans, these pathogens-both pre-existing ones and those newly identified-emerge and re-emerge throughout history, sparking epidemics and pandemics that have resulted in millions of deaths around the world. How did these diseases come about? And what-if anything-can we do to stop them and their fatal march into our countries, our homes, and our bodies? In How to Survive a Pandemic , Dr. Michael Greger, physician and internationally-recognized expert on public health issues, delves into the origins of some of the deadliest pathogens the world has ever seen. Tracing their evolution from the past until today, Dr. Greger spotlights emerging flu and coronaviruses as he examines where these pathogens originated, as well as the underlying conditions and significant human role that have exacerbated their lethal influence to large, and even global, levels. As the world grapples with the devastating impact of the novel coronavirus 2019, Dr. Greger reveals not only what we can do to protect ourselves and our loved ones during a pandemic, but also what human society must rectify to reduce the likelihood of even worse catastrophes in the future. ...

Product details

• Authors: Michael Greger
• Publisher: Macmillan USA
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.05.2020
• EAN: 9781250793232
• ISBN: 978-1-250-79323-2
• Dimensions: 156 mm x 235 mm x 27 mm
• Subjects: Guides > Health; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Clinical medicine