The Tuberculosis Problem in Rhode Island: A Survey Conducted for the Rhode Island Tuberculosis Association (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

C. -E. A. Winslow

9780656175079: The Tuberculosis Problem in Rhode Island: A Survey Conducted for the Rhode Island Tuberculosis Association (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0656175079 ISBN 13: 9780656175079

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore a detailed snapshot of Rhode Island’s battle against tuberculosis and the public health actions that shaped its course.

This historical survey analyzes nursing, hospital care, and community programs across Rhode Island during the early 20th century. It highlights how clinics, home nursing, and sanatoriums interacted with state policy, medical staff, and voluntary associations. Readers will see how public health planning aimed to reduce deaths, expand access to care, and coordinate efforts among cities, towns, and private organizations.

How nursing services were organized and where they were strongest or lacking.
Patterns in tuberculosis hospital and sanatorium admissions and patient profiles.
Recommended policy and funding moves to improve clinics, nursing, and transportation for patients.
The role of associations in driving education, legislation, and service delivery.

Ideal for readers of public health history, policy makers, and students seeking a concrete case study of early tuberculosis control efforts in a state.

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