Definitions by Otis Strudelmaker

iatrogenocide

a genocide caused by scientists, doctors, nurses, and/or public health officials, often with the support of official state actors and the corporate sector (especially the pharmaceutical industry). Coined by Charles Ortleb in his book, Iatrogenocide: Notes for a Political Philosophy of Epidemiology and Science.

The business model of the pharmaceutical industry is to release ineffective drugs that cause iatrogenic injuries, which then require a lifetime of expensive treatments. Once all wealth is drained from a family via this method the person is allowed to perish. Collectively this is referred to as the iatrogenocide.

iatrogenocide by Otis Strudelmaker June 1, 2026