Principles of Public Health by Thomas Dyer Tuttle
"Principles of Public Health" by Thomas Dyer Tuttle is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work serves as an educational text focusing on hygiene and the fundamental principles necessary for maintaining both individual and community health. It presents a comprehensive examination of health, detailing preventive measures against diseases, promoting good practices, and addressing misconceptions about health and hygiene. The opening of the book sets the stage by emphasizingthe ongoing battle against disease throughout history and highlighting the significant advancements made in public health through hygiene and sanitation. Tuttle introduces the concept of disease germs as the primary enemies of health, asserting that improving one's health is pivotal not only for personal well-being but also for the health of the community. He outlines three essential strategies for combating these germs: maintaining strong health, preventing germs from entering the body, and minimizing their presence in the environment. The introductory sections aim to prepare readers, particularly school children, to take an active role in their health and the health of those around them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Tuttle, Thomas Dyer, 1869- |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 10027878 |
| Title | Principles of Public Health A Simple Text Book on Hygiene, Presenting the Principles Fundamental to the Conservation of Individual and Community Health |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Charlene Taylor, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | RA: Medicine: Public aspects of medicine |
| Subject | Public health |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 53974 |
| Release Date | Jan 16, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 117 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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