A history of population health : rise and fall of disease in Europe /

A history of population health : rise and fall of disease in Europe /

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Author / Creator:	Mackenbach, J. P., author.
Imprint:	Leiden ; Boston : Brill \| Rodopi, [2020]
Description:	1 online resource.
Language:	English
Series:	Clio medica, 0045-7183 ; volume 101
Subject:	Diseases -- Europe -- History. Public health -- Europe -- History. Health status indicators -- Europe -- History. Population Health -- history Medical statistics. Diseases. Health status indicators. Population. Public health. Europe -- Statistics, Medical -- History. Europe -- Statistics, Vital -- History. Europe -- Population -- History. Europe. History.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/12625621

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ISBN:	9789004429130 9004429131 9789004425828 9004425829
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index. Print version record and CIP data provided by publisher; resource not viewed.
Summary:	"In A History of Population Health Johan P. Mackenbach offers a broad-sweeping study of the spectacular changes in people's health in Europe since the early 18th century. Most of the 40 specific diseases covered in this book show a fascinating pattern of 'rise-and-fall', with large differences in timing between countries. Using a unique collection of historical data and bringing together insights from demography, economics, sociology, political science, medicine, epidemiology and general history, it shows that these changes and variations did not occur spontaneously, but were mostly man-made. Throughout European history, changes in health and longevity were therefore closely related to economic, social, and political conditions, with public health and medical care both making important contributions to population health improvement"--
Other form:	Print version: Mackenbach, J. P.. A history of population health Leiden ; Boston : Brill \| Rodopi, [2020] 9789004425828

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Summary:	Winner of the 2021 Choice Outstanding Academic Title Award <br> <br> <br> <br> In A History of Population Health Johan P. Mackenbach offers a broad-sweeping study of the spectacular changes in people's health in Europe since the early 18th century. Most of the 40 specific diseases covered in this book show a fascinating pattern of 'rise-and-fall', with large differences in timing between countries. Using a unique collection of historical data and bringing together insights from demography, economics, sociology, political science, medicine, epidemiology and general history, it shows that these changes and variations did not occur spontaneously, but were mostly man-made. Throughout European history, changes in health and longevity were therefore closely related to economic, social, and political conditions, with public health and medical care both making important contributions to population health improvement.<br> <br> <br> <br> Readers who would like to have a closer look at the quantitative data used in the trend graphs included in the book can find these it here .
Physical Description:	1 online resource.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9789004429130 9004429131 9789004425828 9004425829
ISSN:	0045-7183 ;