Excerpt from An Epitomized Rew of the Principles and Practice of Maritime Sanitation
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive review of maritime sanitation as an emerging practice in the prevention of the spread of infectious diseases through sea travel. Joseph Holt, the Louisiana State Board of Health President, gives an overview of the history of quarantine and how methods had fallen short of preventing the spread of illness. Holt chronicles the development of maritime sanitation, including improvements at the Mississippi Quarantine Station, and argues for the adoption of these techniques to safeguard public health while facilitating commerce. The author underscores the importance of international cooperation and information sharing for effective disease prevention, advocating for standardized quarantine practices and prompt reporting of suspected cases. By examining the evolution of maritime sanitation and its impact on public health, this book provides valuable insights into the history of disease prevention and the ongoing efforts to protect communities from the spread of infectious diseases. 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 9781528239301_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LX-9781528239301
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