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Human s (as well as any other Species ), are adapted by Evolution to live in particular environments. In other words, we thrive best under conditions with a particular combination of environmental factors, including social and nutritional factors. There are many differences between the Stone Age environment to which we are adapted and the industrialized environment in which we live today. While many of these differences have a positive impact on health and quality of life, some have a negative impact. Similarly, our Parasite s and Pathogen s have co-evolved with our bodies and immune systems. Evolutionary medicine views the Evolutionary Arms Race s between the body and disease from a Darwinian point of view, and proposes treatments and Public Health policies based on that analysis. A major developer of this field is Dr. Paul W. Ewald . BIBLIOGRAPHY
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