Survival of the Sickest Book | A Medical Maverick Discovers Why We Need Disease

Survival of the Sickest Book | A Medical Maverick Discovers Why We Need Disease | By: Dr. Sharon Moalem with Jonathan Prince | Hardcover Excellent Used Condition. It is in like new condition except there is some wear and tear to the cover (see pictures). Inside is in perfect condition. Feel free to ask questions and send offers. I'm always open to all fair offers. Explore the intriguing insights in 'Survival of the Sickest'. A must-read for medical enthusiasts. Joining the ranks of modern myth busters, Dr. Sharon Moalem turns our current understanding of illness on its head and challenges us to fundamentally change the way we think about our bodies, our health, and our relationship to just about every other living thing on earth, from plants and animals to insects and bacteria. So why does disease exist? Moalem proposes that most common ailments—diabetes, hemochromatosis, cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anemia—came into existence for very good reasons. At some point, they helped our ancestors survive some grand challenge to their existence. Examining the evolution of man, Moalem reveals the role genetic and cultural differences have played in the health and well-being of various races, including their susceptibility to disease.