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Dr. Nassim Assefi wears many hats. She is a physician, a second generation Iranian America, a philanthropist, a women's health specialist, an academic, a traveler to 40 different countries, a writer and an aspiring musician. Today we'll discuss many topics with her, ranging from global health disparities to salsa dancing in Afghanistan. We'll also talk about her first novel Aria, which is largely drawn from her own experiences. Tomorrow on Weekday: Seattle Police Chief Gil Kerlikowske

Audio Journal of Global Health Issues Pneumonia in Children Under One Year: Current Guidelines Not Sufficient REFERENCE: The Lancet 2007; 369:1440-1451 Lisa McNally, Institute of Child Health, London, and University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban A new study suggests that current guidelines for the treatment of severe pneumonia in children under one year should change. The investigation, which took place in South Africa, found that HIV status and polymicrobial disease were among the predictors for treatment failure, and these findings have implications for the guidelines drawn up by the WHO. Derek Thorne heard more from Lisa McNally, who worked with the Institute of Child Health in London, and the University of KwaZulu-Natal in Durban.

Larry Brilliant is an M.D. and M.P.H. and a former professor of epidemiology. He was recently appointed Executive Director of of Google.org, the philanthropic arm of Google. In this address at UC Berkeley, learn what he considers the four major problems confronting the world. [Public Affairs] [Health and Medicine]

Audio Journal of Global Health Issues, September 30th, 2006 Smoking Inequalities Explain Half the Mortality Differences Between Men of Different Socioeconomic Groups REFERENCE: Lancet, 2006; 364:367 and 341 MICHAEL MARMOT, University College, London A study published in the Lancet from the University of Toronto concludes that half of the mortality differences between social and economic groups can be explained by differences in smoking. Because poorer people are more likely to smoke they are also more likely to die, the study suggests, with smoking emerging as the biggest single factor explaining such inequalities. Michael Marmot of University College London wrote the accompanying editorial in the Lancet and answered questions from Peter Goodwin.

Hans Rosling is a public health expert, director of Sweden's world-renowned Karolinska Institute, and founder of Gapminder, a non-profit that brings vital global data to life. With the drama and urgency of a sportscaster, he debunks a few myths about the "developing" world. [Recorded February, 2006 in Monterey, CA.]

Hans Rosling is professor of international health at Sweden's world-renowned Karolinska Institute, and founder of Gapminder, a non-profit that brings vital global data to life. With the drama and urgency of a sportscaster, he debunks a few myths about the "developing" world. (Recorded February, 2006 in Monterey, CA. Duration: 20:35)

This program addresses the pathogenicity of Avian Influenza, examining the relationship of disease spread from wildlife to domestic fowl to humans. Panelists discuss prevention strategies for persons in contact with potentially infected wild and domestic animals and other humans. [Health and Medicine] [Agriculture] [Professional Medical Education]