9781023705707 - Uncinariasis (Hookworm Disease) in Porto Rico von Ashford, Bailey Kelly (1 Ergebnisse)

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Uncinariasis (Hookworm Disease) in Porto Rico: A Medical and Economic Problem, Volume 59, by Bailey Kelly Ashford, delves into the prevalence and impact of hookworm disease in early 20th-century Porto Rico. Ashford meticulously examines the medical aspects of the disease, detailing its symptoms, diagnosis, and potential treatments available at the time. Beyond the purely medical, the book explores the significant economic consequences of widespread hookworm infection, highlighting its effects on the labor force and overall societal productivity.