Ep 15: Nathan Straus and his Infant Milk Stations of NYC. The public health impact of milk pasteurization on infant mortality.

In this episode we cover the fascinating history of Nathan Straus, the co-founder of Macy's department store, and how he saved thousands of lives through his milk pasteurization philanthropy. Citations:  ⁠https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0362028X22087610⁠ (graph!) https://ephemeralnewyork.wordpress.com/2011/11/03/the-milk-stations-that-saved-the-lives-of-city-kids/ https://postcardhistory.net/2021/12/the-crusade-for-pure-milk/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0362028X22087610#bb0120 https://www.americanheritage.com/saint-straus https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-new-york-times-straus-tells-of-pure/9755277/ https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/429124 https://www.nyhistory.org/blogs/milk-life-death-and-womens-work Legal: This podcast provides general information and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider regarding any medical condition. Reliance on any information provided by this podcast is solely at your own risk. This podcast does not reflect the views of former or current employers.