In Search of a Lost Father: Adrien Proust (1834–1903), An Almost Forgotten Public Health Pioneer
Vaccines
; 10(5):644, 2022.
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in English
| ProQuest Central | ID: covidwho-1871282
ABSTRACT
Objectives:
In this communication, we wish to remember the important historical role played by Marcel Proust’s father, the now mostly forgotten Achille-Adrien Proust (1834–1903). Study Design andMethods:
His career, scientific interests and, above all, his brilliant intuitions and suggestions in the fight against cholera in the 19th century are recalled. Results andConclusions:
His role in the promotion of a globally effective vision of public hygiene and health is stressed as a bright example for modern physicians fighting contemporary epidemics.
Pharmacy And Pharmacology; history of medicine; hygiene; Proust; public health; tradition; pandemic emergency; Epidemics; Medicine; Pandemics; Cholera; Waterborne diseases; French literature; Careers; Disease prevention; 19th century; Pneumothorax; Physicians; COVID-19; Persia; Europe; France; Russia
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ProQuest Central
Language:
English
Journal:
Vaccines
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
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