Mortalidad por epidemias y endemia según causas y condiciones sanitarias a mediados del siglo xix en lima, Perú

Translated title of the contribution: Epidemic and endemic mortality according to causes and sanitary conditions in mid-nineteenth century Lima, Peru

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Abstract

In mid-19th century Lima, Peru, death had various causes. Nonetheless, epidemics raised greater concern among the population and authorities. The highest number of deaths was due to endemic diseases caused by poor sanitary conditions. However, as these were accepted as routine deaths, they were ignored.

Translated title of the contributionEpidemic and endemic mortality according to causes and sanitary conditions in mid-nineteenth century Lima, Peru
Original languageSpanish
Pages (from-to)564-568
Number of pages5
JournalRevista Peruana de Medicina Experimental y Salud Publica
Volume34
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jul 2017
Externally publishedYes

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