How Long to Read The Fears of the Rich, The Needs of the Poor

How Long Does it Take to Read The Fears of the Rich, The Needs of the Poor?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 44 minutes to read The Fears of the Rich, The Needs of the Poor by William H. Foege

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

William H. Foege, one of the most respected leaders in global public health, takes readers on a tour of his time at the CDC. In its seventy years, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has evolved from a malaria control program to an institution dedicated to improving health for all people across the world. The Fears of the Rich, The Needs of the Poor is a revealing account of the CDC’s development by its former director, public health luminary William H. Foege. Dr. Foege tells the stories of pivotal moments in public health, including the eradication of smallpox (made possible due in part to Foege’s research) and the discovery of Legionnaires’ disease, Reye syndrome, toxic shock syndrome, and HIV/AIDS. With good humor and optimism, he recounts the various crises he surmounted, from threats of terrorist attacks to contentious congressional hearings and funding cuts. Highlighting the people who made possible some of public health’s biggest successes, Foege outlines the work required behind the scenes and describes the occasional tensions between professionals in the field and the politicians in charge of oversight. In recent years, global public health initiatives have come from unanticipated sources. Giants in the field now include President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, who promote programs aimed at neglected diseases. Melinda and Bill Gates have invigorated the field through research and direct program support, especially in the area of vaccine-preventable diseases. And the Merck Mectizan program has dramatically reduced river blindness in Africa. Foege has been involved in all of these efforts, among others, and he brings to this book the knowledge and wisdom derived from a long and accomplished career. The Fears of the Rich, The Needs of the Poor is an inviting but unvarnished account of that career and offers a plethora of lessons for those interested in public health.

How long is The Fears of the Rich, The Needs of the Poor?

The Fears of the Rich, The Needs of the Poor by William H. Foege is 277 pages long, and a total of 71,189 words.

This makes it 93% the length of the average book. It also has 87% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Fears of the Rich, The Needs of the Poor Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 29 minutes to read The Fears of the Rich, The Needs of the Poor aloud.

What Reading Level is The Fears of the Rich, The Needs of the Poor?

The Fears of the Rich, The Needs of the Poor is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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