The World Health Organization (WHO) estimate that vaccination averts 2-3 million deaths per year (in all age groups), and up to 1.5 million children die each year due to diseases which could have been prevented by vaccination.
DEFINITION of 'Industry'. A classification that refers to a group of companies that are related in terms of their primary business activities.In modern economies, there are dozens of different industry classifications, which are typically grouped into larger categories called sectors.EFINITION of 'Industry'. A classification that refers to a group of companies that are related in terms of their primary business activities. In modern economies, there are dozens of different industry classifications, which are typically grouped into larger categories called sectors.
A global industry can be defined as: 1  An industry in which firms must compete in all world markets of that product in order to survive. 2  An industry in which a firm's competitive advantage depends on economies of scale and economies of scope gained across markets. Some industries are more suited for globalization than are others. The following drivers determine an industry's globalization potential.