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Part 5: The world’s biggest problems and why they’re not what first comes to mind

The 80000 Hours Career Guide — Find a fulfilling career that does good

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Focusing on Global Health to Save Lives

The chapter discusses the importance of focusing on global health as a way to make significant progress in saving lives. It compares the impact of efforts made in treating diseases like diarrhea with achieving world peace over the same period. The chapter also presents a chart showing the decline in deaths caused by different diseases and emphasizes the ongoing battle against disease as a significant achievement that individuals can contribute to.

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