Report of the Sanitary Commission of New Orleans On the Epidemic Yellow Fever, of 1853 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781020278181)

This report provides a detailed account of the yellow fever epidemic that struck New Orleans in 1853 and the response by local authorities and charitable organizations. The Sanitary Commission was a group of physicians and public health advocates who aimed to improve the environmental conditions of the city and prevent the spread of diseases. The report includes statistical data, personal testimonies, and recommendations for future actions. This book is a valuable source for scholars of the history of public health, epidemiology, and social welfare.

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