The Struggle for Public Health: Seven People Who Saved the Lives of Millions and Transformed the Way We Live

by Fred C. Pampel

The fascinating stories of public health innovators who overcame immense obstacles to improve the health of millions.

In the nineteenth century, the scourge of deadly infectious diseases permanently receded for the first time in human history while longevity steadily improved. This progress was due in large part to advances in the public health field, including improved sanitation and cleaner water. Progress in health and longevity...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1421447932
• ISBN13: 9781421447933
• Release Date: March 2024
• Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.3" x 9.2"