Laurie Garrett Quotes

A collection of quotes by Laurie Garrett.

Laurie Garrett is an American journalist and science writer. She has made significant contributions to global health reporting, winning a Pulitzer Prize for her coverage of the Ebola virus outbreak in 1996. Garrett has authored several books, including "The Coming Plague" and "Betrayal of Trust," which explore public health challenges and infectious diseases. Through her work, she has raised awareness about the importance of preparedness, health systems, and global cooperation in addressing global health crises.

In all, 86 per cent of the increased life expectancy was due

In all, 86 per cent of the increased life expectancy was due to decreases in infectious diseases. And the bulk of the decline in infectious disease deaths occurred prior to the age of antibiotics. Less than 4 per cent of the total improvement in life expectancy since 1700s can be credited to twentieth-century advances in medical care.

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