ISBN: 9780243045457 - sixth biennial report of the board of health of the state of iowa: for the fiscal period ending june 30, 1891 (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a thorough exploration of public health advancements made in the state of Iowa from 1891 to 1899. In the latter half of the 19th century, food safety and quality became an important area of scientific study. This text encapsulates the many debates, regulations, and legislation that defined the emerging field during that time period. The author meticulously details the contentious issues surrounding topics such as embalming and cremation, potential dangers from the consumption of diseased meat, and the public concern over the regulation and sale of alcohol. The author also provides insights into the movement to prevent the spread of communicable diseases such as diphtheria, scarlet fever, typhoid, and smallpox. The book further includes a collection of the public health rules and regulations adopted by the state of Iowa during this period, offering a primary source look into the challenges and successes of this era in public health. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…