Over the last 100 years there have been enormous developments in modern medicine, and a whole range of previously incurable illnesses can now be treated. Yet people's chances of living a long, healthy life still vary dramatically, according to which country they live in, their social status, housing, diet, and many other factors. This title examines the different systems of healthcare, and the many inequalities in medical provision, that exist around the world. Why do the same diseases kill more people in some places than others? How have the major threats to human health changed over the years? And what can be done in the future to make the world's population healthier? Includes fact boxes, 'debate' suggestions to stimulate discussion and 'viewpoints' to show people's conflicting views on the subject.

 

This book is part of a book series called 21St Century Debates .

This book is aimed at children in secondary school.

There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published 2008 by Hachette Children's Group .

Ronan Foley is a researcher and lecturer in geography at the University of Brighton.