Twelve Diseases That Changed Our World
2008
Twelve Diseases That Changed Our World
Editorial
Author Information
Author(s): John W. Ward
Primary Institution: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Conclusion
The book provides an excellent foundation for the study of public health and infection control.
Supporting Evidence
- The book traces the impact of hereditary blood disorders on European monarchs.
- It discusses the consequences of a potato blight in 1840s Ireland.
- The chapters cover various infectious diseases and lessons learned from past outbreaks.
- John Snow's early epidemiologic tools are highlighted.
- Florence Nightingale's use of numerical data for patient hygiene is noted.
Takeaway
This book talks about important diseases that have affected history and what we can learn from them to handle future outbreaks.
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