Table of Contents

May 22, 2003

When Insects Spread Disease

Illnesses acquired through insects are increasing at an alarming rate. Why? What can you do to protect yourself and your family? Is there a long-term solution?

3 Insect-Borne Disease​—A Growing Problem

6 Why the Resurgence?

11 Will Things Ever Improve?

21 Math Is for Everyone

24 “It Never Rains in Lima?”

28 Watching the World

30 From Our Readers

31 The “Steepest Street”?

32 Come, Hear the Public Discourse “Who Are Giving God Glory Today?”

A Spectacular Voyage on Highway No. 1 13

Come on a fascinating journey over this unique “highway,” and see some of the most beautiful scenery in Norway.

How Can I Cope With the Challenges of Being an Adopted Child? 18

Learn how a young person can successfully meet the challenges that come with being adopted.

[Picture Credit Lines on page 2]

TO-FOTO AS, Harstad

COVER: Bug: PAHO/WHO/P. ALMASY