Hygiene and Sanitation: The Essentials of Modern Health Care

نویسندگان

  • Jesse F. Williams
  • W. B. Saunders
چکیده

The: American nation at the present time is probably the most favoured of all. Her geographical position gives her a freedom from many of the world's worries* her natural resources and vast territories and immense wealth secure for her a freedom or at least a remoteness from these international jealousies and a postponement of these difficulties, generally called Alalthusian, which have involved European nations oftentimes in war and disaster. With the world's history behind them, and with knowledge, wealth and experience in their grasp, it is natural that thoughtful Americans should be considering whether as a nation they are making the most of their opportunities. The present book is intended to present the fundamentals of health and personal hygiene in a manner suitable for teacher and student. The essentials for obtaining and maintaining personal health are clearly and interestingly stated, and the necessity for both

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دوره 63  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2017