Hookworm and Malaria Research in Malaya, Java, and the Fiji Islands; Report of Uncinariasis Commission to the Orient, 1915-1917

This historical report details the findings of the Rockefeller Foundation's International Health Board's Uncinariasis Commission during their research in Malaya, Java, and the Fiji Islands from 1915 to 1917. The commission investigated the prevalence and impact of hookworm and malaria, providing valuable insights into public health challenges in the Orient during the early 20th century.

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