Malaria: Cause and Control (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William B. Herms

 
9780267131921: Malaria: Cause and Control (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Discover how communities battle malaria with practical, proven methods.

This book presents a clear look at malaria control, focusing on real cases in California and the steps communities took to reduce disease and its economic burden.

This volume explains why malaria persists in rural areas and how organized efforts can make a difference. It blends historical context with hands-on guidance on surveys, oiling, irrigation adjustments, and public education, showing how public health work becomes a community project.
  • Grounded in actual campaigns, including field surveys and house-to-house outreach.
  • Step-by-step discussions of control methods like larval oiling and irrigation corrections.
  • How public officials, educators, and residents collaborated to cut malaria risk.
  • Economic impact and the broader benefits of preventing malaria on farms and towns.
Ideal for readers interested in public health history, vector control, and community-driven disease prevention.

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