Cholera

The Romantic Period or Romanticism was a development in literature, music, and art that originated in Europe around 1800s. It was characterized by works that mirrored individual uniqueness, self-expression and emotions. In the musical scene, this period was seen in expansive symphonies, passionate songs and superb piano music. Compositions in this time showed intense energy and passion. It also drew inspiration from literature and art. There are a handful of composers who became known in the…

and took a nursing job in a hospital for an ailing governess. Florence Nightingale did such an outstanding job that she was promoted to superintendent less than a year later. Nightingale became determined to improve hygiene practices because of a cholera outbreak. The unsanitary conditions caused the disease to spread very quickly, but her efforts significantly lowered the death rate at the hospital. The Crimean War broke out in October 1853. By 1854, more than 18,000 soldiers had been admitted…

In the 19th century, public health was not as important to the people which led to the development and sudden spread of major diseases. For example, cholera and tuberculosis were two of deadliest diseases, which claimed many lives as evident in the extreme statistics. To add further, “cholera was caused by people dumping raw-sewage from the streets into rivers which was the drinking source of water for people in 1848 through 1864” (Swisher 103). Additionally, “tuberculosis…

hospital was located on top of a cesspool that contaminated their water. The soldiers were lying in there own feces and had rodents and bugs crawling over them. Their supplies and water were growing scarce. The soldiers were dying from diseases like cholera and typhoid than dying from injuries sustained in the battle. Florence immediately cleaned the hospital from the floors to the ceilings. She made herself available at all times of the day and was seen carrying a lamp in the evenings while…

Elijah, she is transported to Poland in 1942. She took over the life of Chaya Abramowicz. She tells everyone that she is Hannah Stern and from America. Chaya's aunt and uncle, Gitl and Shmuel, dismiss these claims as effects of Chaya's ordeal with cholera, from which she barely recovered. The disease claimed Chaya's parents and the adults assume Chaya is probably still grieving from this loss. She tries to explain why they must not go with the soldiers, but the adults explain that they have…

Louis Pasteur is an excellent guy who has done things that led to the advancement of the life we honor today. Before Pasteur became that excellent person Louis went through a little bit of tragedies. A tragedy is when a event cause great suffering destruction, and distress,such as a serious accident,crime or natural catastrophe. These tragedies led to his triumphs which made him an excellent person. Triumphs are great victories or achievements. Pasteur did have tragedies but they were not that…

Cristina Fletcher Global Health Ethics Professor Jillson May 2015 Final Exam 1) In our globalized international community there is an increasing awareness of the suffering of others from preventable diseases, malnutrition and conflict, and more pressure by a concerned public to take action. There is also the understanding that the health of the developed world is affected by previous illnesses and existing pandemics are seen as threats to global security and economics. The characteristics that…

Due to the industrial revolution, many people were moving from inner cities toward developed cities to find job. The life expectancy was very short because of the poverty and diseases such as cholera, smallpox, and typhoid. In 1850, Lemuel Shattuck, a bookseller and publisher from Boston, was concerned about health issues that people were facing. He dedicated his life to solve these problems. “Of the 50 recommendations which Shattuck listed, 36…

a free state for a decade, and they decided to file for emancipation. Commonly, slaves would sue for their freedom if they had live in free territory for a long period of time. Their cases were not at first acknowledged because of the outbreak of cholera and backed up court schedules but eventually their case was heard, and the Scotts won favor. But Doctor Emerson’s wife, Irene, was not pleased with the court’s decision. She filed a case against their freedom and the court decided to merge…

of the earthquake was 7. It had killed close to 300,000 people , and over a million people were left homeless. To add on, there was an outbreak of Cholera, and multiple buildings had collapsed. In 2016 hurricane Matthew had hit, on September, 28. Lots of damage was done, and almost all needed humanitarian aid. Things had gotten worse when the Cholera outbreak, soon was unacceptable. Tropical storm Fay, started August 15, 2008. It was an unusual storm that moved across Florida towards the…