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Memento mori: A story of human achievement in the struggle against the inevitable

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Memento mori: A story of human achievement in the struggle against the inevitable
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This is a book on a controversial topic - about the risks that have accompanied human life for centuries and how people have learned to avoid them in their natural desire for longevity. If just 100 years ago people died primarily from infectious diseases, today the main causes of death in industrialized countries have become heart disease, stroke and cancer. Studying such statistics, we can understand how previous generations lived, learn from their mistakes, borrow the best and create something new.

From medieval famine and now half-forgotten scurvy to modern obesity; from the discovery of vitamin C and basic rules of sanitation and hygiene to stem cell therapy, DNA editing, genetic engineering - covering the topics of the causes of human death in the context of many generations and health issues, Professor Andrew Doig of the University of Manchester saturates his story with interesting facts from the fields of history, culture, politics, law and economics. The topic of bad habits and all kinds of addictions is especially highlighted. A fascinating story of medical knowledge, amazing achievements and hopes for the future.
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