Rx for survival : a global health challenge /

Examines the most critical health threats facing the world today by portraying conditions in over twenty countries, examining why diseases that are curable still persist, the efforts to treat them, and the dangers of new "superbugs."

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.). Science Unit, Vulcan Productions, WGBH Video (Firm)
Other Authors: Pitt, Brad, 1963-
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Language Notes:Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.
Published: [Boston, Mass.] : WGBH Boston Video, [2005]
Subjects:
Description
Summary:Examines the most critical health threats facing the world today by portraying conditions in over twenty countries, examining why diseases that are curable still persist, the efforts to treat them, and the dangers of new "superbugs."
Item Description:Originally broadcast on PBS in 2005.
Production credits vary for each episode.
Letterboxed.
Not rated.
Special features: NOW interview with former President Jimmy Carter ; dispatches from experts in the field ; materials for educators ; activities for exploring global health issues ; access to the Rx for Survival web site.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:3 videodiscs (336 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD.
ISBN:1593753276