Excerpt from Annual Report, 1918
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an annual report, penned by The Rockefeller Foundation President, covering the institution's operations for the year 1918, which highlights key undertakings and research conducted during that period. The report provides a comprehensive narrative of the diverse initiatives undertaken by the foundation in its pursuit of public health advancement, medical education, and humanitarian aid during World War 1. The narrative begins by emphasizing the Foundation's support for various public health and medical initiatives in both the United States and several foreign countries such as France, Brazil, and China. Detailed descriptions of specific programs, such as the anti-tuberculosis campaign in France, malaria control demonstrations in Arkansas and Mississippi, and hookworm control efforts in multiple countries, provide insights into the scope and impact of the Foundation's work. The report also highlights the creation of a new School of Hygiene and Public Health at Johns Hopkins University, funded by the Foundation, along with details of construction progress on the Peking Union Medical College in China. Additionally, the report underscores the Foundation's commitment to medical research through its support of the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research and its contributions to studies in mental hygiene and infantile paralysis. The report concludes by emphasizing the Foundation's aim to promote the well-being of humanity worldwide, reflecting its vision to advance scientific knowledge and improve the quality of life for people around the globe. 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 # 9781334777172_0
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