The Canadian Nurse, Vol. 34 (Classic Reprint): Registered at Ottawa, Canada, as Second Class Matter; January, 1938: Registered at Ottawa, Canada, as ... Class Matter; January, 1938 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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This book examines the history of leprosy in Canada from its first confirmed cases and the subsequent establishment of treatment and isolation facilities to its present-day status as a rare imported disease. The author traces the decline of leprosy in Canada to improved hygiene and living conditions and sheds light on the social and cultural factors that contributed to its spread in the past. The book also explores the challenges faced by medical professionals in diagnosing and treating leprosy, and highlights the importance of early detection and appropriate interventions. By providing a comprehensive overview of the history, epidemiology, and management of leprosy in Canada, this book contributes to our understanding of this ancient disease and its diminishing presence in the country.

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