Diseases and Discoveries Related That Have Impacted Recorded Human History
This timeline goes over several diseases, germ theory, knowledge, treatment and information that has impacted human history. Disease impacts our ability to strive as a species and society. Without good health, we cannot work and take care of our selves and our community. This contributes to the breakdown of society.
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