State Work Against Infantile Paralysis (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781024857269)

"State Work Against Infantile Paralysis" details the measures enacted by forty-three state health departments in 1916 to combat the spread of infantile paralysis (poliomyelitis). This historical document provides a snapshot of early 20th-century public health strategies and governmental responses to widespread disease.

Compiled by the Institute for Public Service, New York, the report offers insights into the challenges faced by public health officials during a significant polio outbreak. It reveals the various approaches states adopted, reflecting differences in resources, understanding of the disease, and public health infrastructure. This book will be of interest to historians of medicine, public health professionals, and anyone studying the evolution of disease prevention and control in the United States. It serves as a valuable resource for understanding the historical context of public health interventions and the ongoing battle against infectious diseases.

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