Fishteacher73 Posted February 8, 2005 Report Share Posted February 8, 2005 It seems that most industrialized countries are doing research that only will concern them. What is the role of medical science in terms of the whole world? Does it have a duty to look at the globe as a whole, or does it just concentrate on the needs of those in its society? A good example is Chagas disease. A reasonably common disease in Latin America. It is estimated that 25% of the population is at risk (Arpox. 120 million people). Of those that contract the disease 25-30% die from it. That is a possible mortatlity of 30 million people. Yet in the US, the disease almost unheard of. There are a few cases each year in the boarder states, but very little is said about these. Currently there is no know cure, the only medications only are helpful in reducing the symptoms durring early onset. Should the US medical industry be responsible enough to investigate this disease even though there is no money in it for them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tormod Posted February 8, 2005 Report Share Posted February 8, 2005 ...that only will concthem. Huh? Is this supposed to read "concern them"? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishteacher73 Posted February 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2005 Yes, sorry. It has been fixed...I was chewing gum and typing at the same time. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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