Control of Hookworm Infection at the Deep Gold Mines of the Mother Lode, California - Softcover

James G. Cumming

 
9780243181261: Control of Hookworm Infection at the Deep Gold Mines of the Mother Lode, California

Synopsis

This book examines the spread of hookworm in the deep gold mines of the Mother Lode in California in the early 20th Century. The author provides a detailed account of the discovery, spread, and treatment of the infection among miners in the region. It also includes the findings of an investigation into the prevalence of hookworm infection in the mines, with data on the number of infected miners and the conditions in the mines that contributed to the spread of the disease. The book highlights the importance of understanding the social, economic, historical, and environmental factors that contribute to the spread of infectious diseases, and the need for public health interventions to address them.

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