The Vital Statistics of Boston (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Shattuck, Lemuel

 
9781334538148: The Vital Statistics of Boston (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book explores the historical development of Boston's health system. The author analyzed medical practices, vital statistics, and causes of death in Boston from the early 1800s through the 1830s. The book is a valuable resource for historians and demographers. Drawing on original data, the author outlines the origins of the city's public health system. Highlights include comparative tables with death rates from different causes, and detailed discussions of the impact of diseases like smallpox and scarlet fever on Boston's residents. The author also explores the differences in mortality rates between men and women and the correlation between age and susceptibility to disease.

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