Sanitary Statistics of Native Colonial Schools and Hospitals by Nightingale
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| Author | Nightingale, Florence, 1820-1910 |
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| Title | Sanitary Statistics of Native Colonial Schools and Hospitals |
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| Summary | "Sanitary Statistics of Native Colonial Schools and Hospitals" by Florence Nightingale is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. This work presents an analytical exploration of the health conditions within colonial schools and hospitals, specifically focusing on the demographic and mortality statistics of native children. The study highlights the interplay between education, health, and the impact of colonial practices on indigenous populations. The opening of this publication introduces Nightingale's inquiry into the health outcomes of native children in colonial schools. It emphasizes her conversation with Sir George Grey concerning the potential consequences of European educational practices on the health of indigenous children. Nightingale explains the inadequacy of existing data collected by the Colonial Office, noting that despite considerable effort, the statistics reveal a concerning mortality rate among these children, driven largely by preventable diseases. She expresses a desire to highlight the urgent need for improved sanitary conditions and educational practices that consider the specific needs and backgrounds of the native populations. These themes are set to guide the ensuing discussions and analyses throughout the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | RA: Medicine: Public aspects of medicine |
| Subject | Hospital buildings -- Sanitation -- Statistics |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 52653 |
| Release Date | Jul 26, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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