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Some Account Of Cretinism
And The Institution For Its Cure, On The Abendberg (1843)
William Twining
Livre broché | Anglais
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""Som Account of Cretinism: And The Institution for Its Cure, on The Abendberg"" is a historical book written by William Twining in 1843. The book provides a detailed account of the disease known as cretinism, which is caused by a lack of iodine in the diet and affects the development of the brain and body. The author describes the symptoms of the disease, such as physical deformities and mental retardation, and its prevalence in certain regions of Europe, particularly in the Swiss Alps.The book also discusses the efforts made by medical professionals to establish institutions for the treatment of cretinism, such as the one on the Abendberg mountain in Switzerland. The author provides a description of the institution, its facilities, and the methods used to treat the patients. He also highlights the success of the institution in curing many cases of cretinism and improving the quality of life of the patients.Overall, ""Some Account of Cretinism: And The Institution for Its Cure, on The Abendberg"" is an informative and insightful book that sheds light on a little-known disease and the efforts made to combat it. It is a valuable resource for historians, medical professionals, and anyone interested in the history of medicine and public health.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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- Nombre de pages :
- 48
- Langue:
- Anglais
Caractéristiques
- EAN:
- 9781120750952
- Date de parution :
- 07-12-09
- Format:
- Livre broché
- Format numérique:
- Trade paperback (VS)
- Dimensions :
- 216 mm x 279 mm
- Poids :
- 176 g
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