Preventable Diseases
A Historical Perspective on Disease Prevention and Public HealthBy Woods Hutchinson
Length10h 48m
About this audiobook
In "Preventable Diseases," Woods Hutchinson offers a pioneering examination of various health concerns that afflict humanity, expertly navigating the intricate intersection of medicine and public health in the early 20th century. Utilizing a clear, didactic style, Hutchinson elucidates the causes, consequences, and, most importantly, the prevention strategies for diseases that are largely avoidable through lifestyle choices and social reforms. The book serves not only as a scientific treatise but also as a clarion call for greater public awareness and responsibility, making it a significant contribution to the burgeoning field of preventive medicine during its time. Woods Hutchinson, a prominent physician and health advocate, drew on his extensive experience in both clinical and public health settings to craft this work. His background in medicine, coupled with a profound belief in the power of education, led him to address the critical need for preventive healthcare in an era marked by rapid industrialization and urbanization. Hutchinson's commitment to demystifying medical knowledge for the layperson positioned him as an influential voice within the health reform movement of his day. I highly recommend "Preventable Diseases" to anyone interested in the history of medicine and public health, as well as those seeking insights on the importance of prevention in today's society. Hutchinson'Äôs engaging prose and insightful analysis provide a timeless perspective that resonates in both historical and contemporary contexts.
Audiobook details
GenreHealth and Wellness
Length10 hrs 48 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 9, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
13CHAPTER X: DIPHTHERIA
2CHAPTER III: THE PHYSIOGNOMY OF DISEASE: WHAT A DOCTOR CAN TELL FROM APPEARANCES
14CHAPTER XI: THE HERODS OF OUR DAY: SCARLET FEVER, MEASLES, AND WHOOPING-COUGH
3CHAPTER IV: COLDS AND HOW TO CATCH THEM
15CHAPTER XII: APPENDICITIS, OR NATURE'S REMNANT SALE
4CHAPTER V: ADENOIDS, OR MOUTH-BREATHING: THEIR CAUSE AND THEIR CONSEQUENCES
16CHAPTER XIII: MALARIA: THE PESTILENCE THAT WALKETH IN DARKNESS; THE GREATEST FOE OF THE PIONEER
5CHAPTER VI
17CHAPTER XIV: RHEUMATISM: WHAT IT IS, AND PARTICULARLY WHAT IT ISN'T
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6TUBERCULOSIS, A SCOTCHED SNAKE
18CHAPTER XV: GERM-FOES THAT FOLLOW THE KNIFE, OR DEATH UNDER THE FINGER-NAIL
7I
19CHAPTER XVI: CANCER, OR TREASON IN THE BODY-STATE
8CHAPTER VII
20CHAPTER XVII: HEADACHE: THE MOST USEFUL PAIN IN THE WORLD
9TUBERCULOSIS, A SCOTCHED SNAKE
21CHAPTER XVIII: NERVES AND NERVOUSNESS
10II
22CHAPTER XIX: MENTAL INFLUENCE IN DISEASE, OR HOW THE MIND AFFECTS THE BODY
11CHAPTER VIII: THE GREAT SCOURGE
23INDEX: FOOTNOTES
12CHAPTER IX: THE NATURAL HISTORY OF TYPHOID FEVER
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