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LoC No.: 35037617
Title: The Common Nature of Epidemics, and their relation to climate and civilization
Note: Reading ease score: 45.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Common Nature of Epidemics, and their relation to climate and civilization" by Southwood Smith is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century." This work examines the intricacies of diseases classified as epidemics, linking their occurrences to environmental factors, particularly climate and societal structures. The book delves into the shared characteristics of various epidemics, exploring how they are influenced by specific conditions, with an emphasis on the role of cleanliness and public health. "At the start of the book, the author discusses the pressing concerns regarding a potential outbreak of a human epidemic following a recent disease prevalence among cattle in England." He draws on his extensive experience in dealing with epidemics, particularly cholera. Southwood Smith emphasizes the need for knowledge of health conditions as vital not just for physicians but for all individuals, asserting that many causes of illness are preventable through understanding and action. He sets a scientific tone for the text, preparing the reader for a detailed analysis of epidemic diseases, their causes, and preventive measures, establishing a foundation for discussions on historical and contemporary issues related to public health. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Smith, Southwood, 1788-1861
Editor: Baker, Thomas, 1819-
EBook No.: 61029
Published: Dec 27, 2019
Downloads: 61
Language: English
Subject: Epidemics
Subject: Communicable diseases
Subject: Quarantine
LoCC: Medicine: Public aspects of medicine
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 35037617
Title: The Common Nature of Epidemics, and their relation to climate and civilization
Note: Reading ease score: 45.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online
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(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Common Nature of Epidemics, and their relation to climate and civilization" by Southwood Smith is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century." This work examines the intricacies of diseases classified as epidemics, linking their occurrences to environmental factors, particularly climate and societal structures. The book delves into the shared characteristics of various epidemics, exploring how they are influenced by specific conditions, with an emphasis on the role of cleanliness and public health. "At the start of the book, the author discusses the pressing concerns regarding a potential outbreak of a human epidemic following a recent disease prevalence among cattle in England." He draws on his extensive experience in dealing with epidemics, particularly cholera. Southwood Smith emphasizes the need for knowledge of health conditions as vital not just for physicians but for all individuals, asserting that many causes of illness are preventable through understanding and action. He sets a scientific tone for the text, preparing the reader for a detailed analysis of epidemic diseases, their causes, and preventive measures, establishing a foundation for discussions on historical and contemporary issues related to public health. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Smith, Southwood, 1788-1861
Editor: Baker, Thomas, 1819-
EBook No.: 61029
Published: Dec 27, 2019
Downloads: 61
Language: English
Subject: Epidemics
Subject: Communicable diseases
Subject: Quarantine
LoCC: Medicine: Public aspects of medicine
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.