A Early Definition of Human Social Progress

Disease is largely a removable evil. It continues to afflict humanity, not only because of incomplete knowledge of its causes and lack of individual and public hygiene, but also because it is extensively fostered by harsh economic and industrial conditions and by wretched housing in congested communities. ... The reduction of the death rate is the principal statistical expression and index of human social progress. It means the saving and lengthening of lives of thousands of citizens, the extension of the vigorous working period well into old age, and the prevention of inefficiency, misery, and suffering. These advances can be made by organized social effort. Public health is purchasable. (1911)

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That emphasizes a reduction in the death rate and argues that this is something we can do through education and improving the quality of life.

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Childhood's Deadly Scourge: The Campaign to Control Diphtheria in New York City

Books, Brochures, and Chapters>Book: Hammonds , Evelynn Maxine (2002-01), Childhood's Deadly Scourge: The Campaign to Control Diphtheria in New York City, Johns Hopkins Univ Pr, Retrieved on 2012-01-14

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Folksonomies: medical

Schemas

02 MAY 2013

Science Improves Our Quality of Life

Examples of science, technology, and invention improving the human condition.

Folksonomies: science technology quality of life