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Focusing on the historical context, the book explores New Mexico's rise as a treatment hub for tuberculosis during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It highlights the region's appeal due to its clean air and sunny climate, which attracted patients seeking relief. The narrative delves into the establishment of sanitariums and the dedicated healthcare professionals who worked within them, illustrating the impact of the TB epidemic on the state and its communities leading up to World War II.
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Sanatoriums of New Mexico, Richard Melzer
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- Released
- 2014
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- Title
- Sanatoriums of New Mexico
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Richard Melzer
- Publisher
- Arcadia Publishing Library Editions
- Released
- 2014
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 130
- ISBN13
- 9781531676049
- Description
- Focusing on the historical context, the book explores New Mexico's rise as a treatment hub for tuberculosis during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It highlights the region's appeal due to its clean air and sunny climate, which attracted patients seeking relief. The narrative delves into the establishment of sanitariums and the dedicated healthcare professionals who worked within them, illustrating the impact of the TB epidemic on the state and its communities leading up to World War II.