New Article: Syndemics and the history of disease

Environments of Change Co-Investigator Tim Newfield has released a new article titled “Syndemics and the history of disease: Towards a new engagement” in Social Science & Medicine. It is a must read for those interested in epidemics and disease.

Abstract

Historians of medicine and disease have yet to think through a syndemic lens. This commentary aims to point out why they should. Although there are several hurdles to overcome, our histories of disease and our understanding of current syndemics both stand to gain should historians begin to explore episodes of cooccurring diseases that share root causes.