The economic impact of disease outbreaks in the late 20th century was profound. In countries severely affected by HIV/AIDS, for example, the disease led to a loss of human capital as millions of people died, particularly in the working-age population. The death toll had far-reaching social and economic consequences, undermining families, communitie

In addition to HIV/AIDS, the late 20th century also saw the emergence of other infectious diseases that were closely tied to social and economic disparities. Tuberculosis (TB), once considered a disease of the past, re-emerged as a global health threat in the 1980s and 1990s. TB primarily affected populations in impoverished conditions, where malnu

The late 20th century was a period of profound global change and transformation. It was marked by rapid advancements in technology, globalization, and the rise of social movements advocating for equality. Yet, it was also a time when the world saw the intersection of new and re-emerging diseases with deep social inequalities. Throughout this era, o

While tapeworms were primarily associated with weight loss, there was a darker, more bizarre myth circulating during the same period. The idea that tapeworms could be used to "expel unwanted passengers" was rooted in the belief that the parasite had the power to rid an individual of unwanted people or negative influences in their life. This myth