For EEMB40: Ecology of Disease class at UC Santa Barbara.
Monday, January 11, 2010
California and Tuberculosis
John mentioned sanatoriums in today's lecture, and I just thought I'd add that dry and sunny California was thought to have the ideal climate for recovery, for those who could afford the journey west.
For a period after the arrival of the railroad (so people could get there), but before the widespread arrival of the motor car, Los Angeles was promoted as a 'health resort' because of its clean air.......
For a period after the arrival of the railroad (so people could get there), but before the widespread arrival of the motor car, Los Angeles was promoted as a 'health resort' because of its clean air.......
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