True or False 1
More than half of the people in the world are completely healthy and free of any medical conditions.
FALSE! Only 4.3% (less than 5%) of the world is completely healthy.
Throughout human history, wild animals like tigers and lions have killed more humans than microscopic germs.
FALSE! Tiny pathogens have caused vastly more damage and death than any predators or wars.
Alcohol-based hand sanitizers are the best way to kill and protect yourself from Norovirus (the stomach bug).
FALSE! Norovirus is stubborn against alcohol sanitizer. You must use real soap, water, and manual friction.
Over one-third of the global population lives with five or more health conditions at the same time.
TRUE! Roughly 2.3 billion people are affected
Malaria is estimated to have killed up to half of all humans who have ever lived.
TRUE! Scientists estimate it has claimed between 2 billion and 5 billion lives across history.
To help prevent Type 2 Diabetes, you should cut back on white bread and try to walk for at least 150 minutes a week.
TRUE! Reducing refined carbs and keeping active makes your body's cells highly sensitive to insulin.
Heart disease is currently the number one killer disease in the modern world.
TRUE! It accounts for roughly 13% of all global deaths annually.
Airborne diseases like the flu spread when germs get into the municipal city drinking water system.
FALSE! Airborne diseases spread through coughing and sneezing. Water systems carry waterborne diseases.
If you get a minor scratch, papercut, or insect bite, you should leave it uncovered so the air can dry it out immediately.
FALSE! To prevent Staph/MRSA, you should clean it and keep it securely covered with a bandage until it is fully healed.