Environmentally sick: our poisoned planet is losing the battle with infectious diseases.(Currents) From: E | Date: September 1, 1996| Author: Washam, Cynthia | COPYRIGHT 1996 Earth Action Network, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Some scientists believe that the growing problem of infectious disease can be traced to environmental factors. For example, global warming has caused the territories of disease-carrying insects to grow, thus increasing their population.

Environmentalists urging us to "Save the Whales" or "Save the Spotted Owl" may soon take up a new plea - "Save the Humans." After decades of decline, deaths from infectious diseases in the United States are on the rise, and many scientists are poin...

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