ISBN: 9781330239346 - Consumption Forestalled and Prevented (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the causes of pulmonary consumption, commonly known as tuberculosis, and suggests ways to prevent it using methods available during the mid-19th century. Tuberculosis was rampant at the time, especially among young women and girls, and was often fatal. The author, a physician, offers advice on avoiding the disease based on contemporary medical understanding, including choosing a healthy environment and lifestyle choices. Despite the historical context, the book's insights on avoiding consumption remain relevant today and can help readers understand the history of the disease and its ongoing impact on society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…