Discover the global reach of hookworm disease—and what it means for health, work, and education. This concise examination pulls together research from many countries to explain how widespread the infection is, its impact on labor and learning, and the urgent steps some regions are taking to curb it.
Written in clear, accessible language, the book outlines how hookworm affects workers, economies, and communities. It also collects real-world examples of control efforts, from school-based education to sanitation improvements and medical treatment programs. The result is a practical look at a pervasive health challenge and the patterns that drive its spread.
Ideal for readers seeking a straightforward, informative overview of a major public health issue and its real-world implications.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is an early twentieth-century investigation into the global prevalence of hookworm disease. In it, the author shares their findings on hookworm's economic, social, and physical effects on countries across Africa, the Americas, and Asia. The author provides insights into the depth of the parasitic hookworm's effect on human health, mining, and agricultural industries, and analyses the common conditions that allow the parasite to thrive and spread. The research explores staggering infection rates and mortality figures, and highlights the difficulties faced in eradicating hookworm once it has taken hold in a region. Despite its age, this book remains a valuable resource for understanding the impact of disease on human society and for recognizing the importance of global public health initiatives. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333617202_0
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Vendeur : Bulrushed Books, Moscow, ID, Etats-Unis
Etat : Like New. In unused condition, may show some slight shelf wear, but otherwise unread. This title was digitally scanned from a rare, out of print edition, and will have some visual artifacts from that process. N° de réf. du vendeur #257E-0115
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
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Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 94 pages. 9.02x5.98x0.19 inches. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur zk1333617208
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