Excerpt from Annual Address Delivered Before the New-York State Medical Society, and Members of the Legislature, at the Capitol, February 6, 1850
What the total amount of unnecessary, (and let me add as I be lieve, increasing) mortality in this State is, we have no precise means, of knowing. In England it is estimated that of deaths, only are from the decay of nature.
Dr. Southwood Smith calculates the annual slaughter in England and Wales from preventive causes of typhus alone, among persons in the vigor of 11s, at double the amount that was suffered by the. Allied armies at the battle of Waterloo. In our Mexican war.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the state of health and medical practice in early 19th century New York, arguing that public health depended on skilled and knowledgeable doctors. The author discusses the history of medical practice in New York, from its humble beginnings to its growing sophistication. He also explores the various factors that influenced the health of the city's residents, including sanitation, housing, and diet. The book concludes by calling for greater investment in public health initiatives, arguing that such measures would not only save lives but also improve the overall quality of life for New Yorkers. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of medicine in New York City and provides valuable insights into the challenges and triumphs faced by doctors and public health officials in the early 19th century. Its detailed historical account and analysis of the factors influencing the health of New York's residents make it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of medicine, public health, or New York City. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780260233851_0
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