Malaria: Poverty, Race, and Public Health in the United States

The excerpts reveal her comprehensive study of malaria's historical trajectory in the U.S., tracing its presence from ancient times to its eventual eradication in the mid-20th century. Humphreys investigates the biological aspects of the disease, including different plasmodium species and mosquito vectors, alongside socioeconomic factors like poverty, race, and geographic location that influenced its prevalence, particularly in the American South. The book details public health efforts, medical understanding shifts from miasma theory to germ theory, and the impact of federal programs like the New Deal and DDT campaigns on malaria control, while also considering popular perceptions of health and illness among the affected population.You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/book_shelterGet the Book now from Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Malaria-Poverty-Public-Health-United/dp/0801866375?&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=12b6ddda1a1eec0e0fcb964aa54fe325&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlProduced by Podcai Studio:https://www.podcaistudio.com/