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Impactful Documentaries on Global Health Issues
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items I find myself drawn to the world of global health issues and have found these to be the best documentaries! Add these to your watchlist!
An in-depth look at the obesity epidemic in the United States. It explores its causes, its effects, and what we can do to fight it.
The Weight of the Nation Season 1
A deep dive into the medical device industry and its advancements - revealing the unsettling truth about how these devices can cause more harm than good.
Watch The Bleeding Edge
A short documentary about a group of women in India who lead a quiet sexual revolution while fighting the stigma of menstruation.
Watch Period. End of Sentence.
This documentary takes you on a journey into the world of primary care health, showcasing the heartwarming stories and struggles of healthcare providers and patients.
Rx: The Quiet Revolution DVD
This documentary series follows the heroes on the front lines of the battle against influenza and learn about their efforts to stop the next global outbreak.
Watch Pandemic: How to Prevent an Outbreak - Netflix
An eye-opening look into China's one-child policy and its far-reaching implications on its society and citizens.
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This film follows the story of Sam Berns, a young man with a rare aging disease, and his family's fight to save him.
Life According to Sam | Watch the Movie on HBO
This documentary explores the science of immunization, the return of preventable diseases, and the risks of opting out.
The Vaccine War | FRONTLINE
A series that explores the world of counterfeit and low-quality consumer products, focusing on the dangerous impacts on health.
Watch Broken
A harrowing, deeply personal documentary about the opioid crisis in the United States.
Watch Warning: This Drug May Kill You Streaming Online
A look into the world of prescription stimulants like Adderall, and how they have impacted society, education, and health.
Watch Take Your Pills
This film takes you into the world of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - a widely misunderstood disease, and one woman's quest to find a cure.
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A powerful documentary about the backlog of untested rape kits in the United States, and the shocking way sexual assault cases are handled.
I Am Evidence | Watch the Movie on HBO
A documentary that explores the science behind the food we eat and how it can affect our health in different ways.
Discovery Channel Shows and Articles | Discovery
A documentary about home-bound patients and the nurse practitioners who deliver their health care.
Watch The Invisible Patients | America Reframed Season 6