Normal view MARC view ISBD view

Wright, Russell O.

Chronology of public health in the United States / Russell O. Wright. - Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2005. - viii, 176 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 167-169) and index.

Disease causes of death versus actual causes, 2000 -- Ten leading causes of death, 1900-1940 -- Ten leading causes of death, 1950-2000 -- Ten leading causes of death, 1900-2000 -- Death rates per 100,000 for selected causes, 1900-2000 -- Discovery of disease organisms -- 1918 influenza and pneumonia deaths -- Drugs most frequently prescribed, 2001 -- Fatal occupational injuries, 2002 -- AIDS deaths and new cases, 1985-2002.

"This chronology tracks the development of public health in the United States. The work also includes extensive information on the immune system, along with data on death rates and life expectancies that provide the best measure of the success of public health in the United States"--Provided by publisher.

ISBN: 0786421940 (softcover : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2005001731

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Public health--History.--United States

LC Class. No.: RA445 / .W75 2005

Dewey Class. No.: 362.1/0973

National Library of Medicine Call No.: WA 11 AA1 / W952c 2005