UNITED NATIONS, New York – Today marks the first World Health Day that humanity will celebrate as 8 billion. The global population’s expansion to this landmark number reflects significant progress that has enabled humans, on average, to live longer and healthier lives than ever before. But those two words – ”on average” – obscure vast differences in the experiences of people
UNITED NATIONS, New York – Today marks the first World Health Day that humanity will celebrate as 8 billion. The global population’s expansion to this landmark number reflects significant progress that has enabled humans, on average, to live longer and healthier lives than ever before. But those two words – ”on average” – obscure vast differences in the experiences of people around the globe and their ability to lead healthy lives.