The Deadly Rise of Injury and Disaster: Who Profits and Who Pays the Price?

There Are No Accidents: The Deadly Rise of Injury and Disaster—Who Profits and Who Pays the Price

by Jessie Singer

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In recent decades, the world has witnessed a dramatic increase in the incidence and severity of injuries and disasters. From the devastating earthquakes in Haiti and Japan to the mass shootings in Las Vegas and Orlando, these events have claimed countless lives and caused immeasurable suffering.

But what is driving this deadly trend? And who is profiting from the pain and suffering of others?

In his groundbreaking book, The Deadly Rise of Injury and Disaster, Dr. Robert Lustig argues that this crisis is not simply a matter of bad luck or random acts of nature. Rather, it is the product of a series of systemic failures, including:

• The growing gap between rich and poor, which has led to increased poverty and social unrest.
• The increasing commodification of healthcare, which has made it less accessible to those who need it most.
• The deregulation of industries that produce hazardous products and activities, such as the fossil fuel industry and the gun industry.
• The failure of governments to adequately regulate and protect their citizens from harm.

Dr. Lustig also argues that this crisis is not only a moral outrage, but also a major economic problem. The costs of injury and disaster are staggering, both in terms of human life and financial resources. In the United States alone, the economic burden of injury and disaster is estimated to be in the trillions of dollars each year.

So what can be done to address this growing problem? Dr. Lustig offers a number of concrete solutions, including:

• Reducing economic inequality and poverty.
• Expanding access to affordable healthcare.
• Regulating industries that produce hazardous products and activities.
• Strengthening government regulation and oversight.

The Deadly Rise of Injury and Disaster is a timely and important book that sheds light on one of the most pressing problems facing our world today. Dr. Lustig's analysis is rigorous and his solutions are practical and effective. This book is a must-read for anyone who cares about public health, social justice, and the future of our planet.

There Are No Accidents: The Deadly Rise of Injury and Disaster—Who Profits and Who Pays the Price

by Jessie Singer

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2608 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	351 pages

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