The Flu Epidemic of 1918

America's Experience in the Global Health Crisis

Autori

• Sandra Opdycke

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• 216 pagine
• 8 ore di lettura

• Saggistica
• Scienza

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The 1918 influenza epidemic had a profound impact on the United States, resulting in over 600,000 deaths and a staggering 30% increase in the national death rate within a year. This crisis not only hindered the nation's involvement in World War I but also presented significant challenges to communities nationwide, reshaping social dynamics and public health responses during a critical period in history.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2014

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