Rural Hygiene by Henry N. Ogden

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Author Ogden, Henry N. (Henry Neely), 1868-
LoC No. 11001193
Title Rural Hygiene
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Summary "Rural Hygiene" by Henry N. Ogden is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work explores the principles of public health specifically tailored to the rural population, exploring the interdependence of individual actions and community health. The author, a civil engineer and professor, seeks to address not just personal hygiene but broader societal issues related to disease prevention and health standards in rural areas. The opening of the book presents the author's motivation and framework for discussing rural hygiene. Ogden emphasizes the need to reassess common perceptions regarding the healthiness of rural life, highlighting that individual health is deeply intertwined with communal practices and environmental factors. He argues that while death rates may not significantly differ between urban and rural populations, rural communities still face unique health challenges that must be addressed comprehensively, incorporating principles from engineering and public health to improve living conditions and mitigate the spread of diseases. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class RA: Medicine: Public aspects of medicine
Subject Sanitation, Household
Subject Rural health
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EBook-No. 29555
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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