An Essay On Diseases Incidental To Europeans In Hot Climates With The Method Of Preventing Their Fatal Consequences

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In this groundbreaking work, Lind, a physician with the British Royal Navy, describes the causes and symptoms of a variety of diseases that were prevalent among Europeans in tropical climates, and proposes a range of preventative measures to reduce their incidence and severity. Lind's work was influential in bringing about improved public health measures in colonial territories in the 18th and 19th centuries.