Isbn: 9781332285747 - the tuberculosis problem in rhode island: a survey conducted for the rhode island tuberculosis association (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, a published in 1920, presents a survey of the anti-tuberculosis drive in Rhode Island, and offers practical recommendations for its future development. The author, a prominent public health researcher, found that the disease was a leading cause of death in Rhode Island and called for a coordinated effort from health departments, medical practitioners, and public health agencies to combat it. The book examines Rhode Island's existing resources for fighting tuberculosis, including clinics, hospitals, and nursing services, and highlights the successes and shortcomings of these efforts. It explores the latest scientific understanding of the disease, including the role of infection and resistance in its development, and discusses the importance of early detection, proper treatment, and preventive measures such as pasteurization of milk. This book offers a valuable historical perspective on the fight against tuberculosis and provides insights that remain relevant to public health efforts today. By understanding the challenges and successes of the anti-tuberculosis movement in Rhode Island at the time, readers can gain a deeper appreciation of the ongoing efforts to control and prevent this disease. 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.…