Format:
XI, 430 Seiten
,
Illustrationen, Diagramme, Karten
ISBN:
9789004425828
Series Statement:
Clio medica volume 101
Content:
"In A History of Population Health Johan P. Mackenbach offers a broad-sweeping study of the spectacular changes in people's health in Europe since the early 18th century. Most of the 40 specific diseases covered in this book show a fascinating pattern of 'rise-and-fall', with large differences in timing between countries. Using a unique collection of historical data and bringing together insights from demography, economics, sociology, political science, medicine, epidemiology and general history, it shows that these changes and variations did not occur spontaneously, but were mostly man-made. Throughout European history, changes in health and longevity were therefore closely related to economic, social, and political conditions, with public health and medical care both making important contributions to population health improvement"--
Note:
Literaturverzeichnis: Seite 377-423
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9789004429130
Language:
English
Subjects:
Medicine
Keywords:
Europa
;
Public Health
;
Geschichte
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