ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Globalization and disease

Globalization is like when you share your toys with your friends from all over the world. When people and things move around the world, it helps us learn about different cultures and ways of life.

But sometimes, when things move around the world, they can bring germs and sicknesses with them. Just like when one friend at school gets sick and then other kids start getting sick too.

This can happen with people, animals, or even foods. When we travel to different countries or when products are made and shipped around the world, we need to be careful about the germs and diseases that might come with them.

So now, it's important to always wash our hands, practice good hygiene, and be careful about what we eat or touch. That way we can keep our friends and ourselves healthy, even when we're sharing our toys and ideas with people from all over the world.