Tetanus and Epidemiology
Explore the historical prevalence of neonatal tetanus, particularly among enslaved populations in the American South, where it accounted for a staggering two-thirds of infant deaths. The discussion highlights the disparities in medical observation between the North and South, revealing how systemic structures like slavery influenced the development of epidemiology by shifting focus from individual cases to broader population health.In this clip
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