G20 Global Health Summit-South Africa

Evolutionary medicine examines the influence of evolutionary processes on human health and disease. It explores how evolutionary forces have shaped our biology and genetic predispositions and how they interact with modern environments and lifestyles. This field seeks to provide insights into the origins of disease, evolutionary mismatch, and the development of more effective prevention and treatment strategies based on an understanding of our evolutionary history.

• Evolutionary Origins of Human Health and Disease
• Evolutionary Perspectives on Aging and Longevity
• Evolutionary Explanations for Mental Health Disorders
• Infectious Diseases in an Evolutionary Context
• Evolutionary Medicine and Precision Healthcare
• Evolutionary Approaches to Public Health Interventions