| Author |
Burlureaux, Charles, 1851-1927 |
| Title |
La lutte pour la santé: essai de pathologie générale
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 61.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"La lutte pour la santé: essai de pathologie générale" by Charles Burlureaux is a medical essay written in the early 20th century. The book examines the ongoing battle for individual health against numerous internal and external influences that threaten to disrupt the delicate balance of bodily functions, positing that health is a constant struggle throughout one's life. The opening of the work establishes the premise that health is akin to a biological capital that each individual possesses from birth. Burlureaux describes how this capital is subject to various influences—genetic, environmental, and situational—that can either bolster or diminish one's health over time. He emphasizes the role of hygiene, inheritance, and personal choices in this ongoing battle, noting that while some health challenges are inevitable, many can be avoided through informed decisions and preventative measures. The author sets the tone for a thorough exploration of the causes of diseases and the means by which individuals can support their health, aiming to provide practical advice based on his medical experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
RB: Medicine: Pathology
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| Subject |
Pathology
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
12105 |
| Release Date |
Apr 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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