| Author |
Vaughan, Warren T. (Warren Taylor), 1893-1944 |
| LoC No. |
21016564
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| Title |
Influenza : An epidemiologic study
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| Original Publication |
Baltimore: The American journal of hygiene, 1921.
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| Series Title |
American journal of hygiene. Monographic series, no. 1
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 53.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Influenza: An Epidemiologic Study" by Warren T. Vaughan is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This monograph offers an in-depth examination of influenza through the lens of epidemiology, particularly reflections on the influenza pandemics of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including the severe outbreak of 1918-1920. The author seeks to correlate historical observations on the disease and its epidemiology to better understand its spread and impact. The opening portion of the text serves as a preface, introducing the necessity of reviewing past influenza epidemics in light of the recent pandemic, emphasizing recurring patterns and misconceptions in the contemporary literature surrounding the disease. Vaughan articulates his aim to bridge gaps in knowledge by compiling existing insights from earlier epidemics, particularly the one of 1889-1893, to inform future public health strategies. He acknowledges the support and collaboration of various institutions and individuals in conducting this comprehensive study, setting the stage for a rigorous exploration of influenza's characteristics, spread, and the public health measures needed to combat future outbreaks. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
RC: Medicine: Internal medicine
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| Subject |
Influenza
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
72239 |
| Release Date |
Nov 27, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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