How safe are we? [videorecording] / a co-production of the WGBH/Nova Science Unit and Vulcan Productions, Inc. ; produced in association with Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health ; written, produced and directed by Rob Whittlesey ; dramatic sequences produced by Dangerous Films, Ltd. ; executive producer (Vulcan Productions), Richard Hutton.
Documentary. Narrator, Brad Pitt ; featured experts, Joel Bremen, Nils Daulaire. "PBS." "A global health challenge : conquering AIDS, Avain flu, and other deadly epidemics"--Container. Originally produced as an episode of the television program: Rx for survival. Program content: c2005. Original television broadcast: November 3, 2005. "WG40999"--Disc label.
Contents:
Botswana's AIDs struggle -- Test case for the world -- New nemeses, old lessons -- When Avian flu kills -- Vaccine dilemma -- International commitment is key. DVD-ROM features: Teacher guide (PDF) -- Activities for exploring global health issues (PDFs) -- Dispatches from experts in the field (PDFs) -- Link to the Rx for survival : a global health challenge Web site, pbs.org/rxforsurvival.
Summary:
During the past 100 years, life expectancy more than doubled in developed countries. In the last few decades, however, 30 new infectious diseases have emerged. Examine the most critical threats we face today, including avian flu.
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