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Rick Lesaar

 

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Split WHO in Two?

January 08, 2017 by Rick Lesaar

WHO should create a second website devoted to topics of personal health and wellness, as opposed to the broader, global health topics of its current site. 

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January 08, 2017 /Rick Lesaar
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What Would It Cost to Vaccinate Every Child for Everything?

July 06, 2016 by Rick Lesaar

Is it a realistic goal to vaccinate every child on Earth, from birth - 19, for 15 deadly and disabling diseases? A back-of-the-envelope calculation yields a surprising answer. 

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July 06, 2016 /Rick Lesaar
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