Scurvy, Past and Present by Alfred F. Hess
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"Scurvy, Past and Present" by Alfred F. Hess is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the historical, clinical, and nutritional aspects of scurvy, a disease linked to vitamin deficiency. The book provides an in-depth examination of scurvy's impact on various populations, particularly during wartime and among infants, while highlighting recent advances in understanding its etiology and treatment. The opening of the book establishes its focus
on scurvy, presenting a preface that emphasizes the renewed interest in nutrition and the understanding of vitamins. Hess points out the historical significance of scurvy, noting its prevalence during significant wars and its role as a nutritional disorder affecting infants. The author outlines his credentials and his dedication to research in this field, indicating that the treatise aims to compile recent findings and observations, presenting them comprehensively for clinicians, nutritionists, and others involved in the medical sciences. Overall, the beginning sets the stage for a detailed exploration of a disease that remains relevant due to its nutritional implications. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hess, Alfred F., 1875-1933 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 21000254 |
| Title | Scurvy, Past and Present |
| Credits |
Produced by Bryan Ness, Thiers Halliwell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 50.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | RC: Medicine: Internal medicine |
| Subject | Scurvy |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 40505 |
| Release Date | Aug 14, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 2040 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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