The Hookworm Campaign in Alamance County, North Carolina

Benjamin Earle Washburn details the success of the hookworm eradication campaign in Alamance County, North Carolina which used a combination of education and medical intervention to improve public health. He describes the efforts of health workers, the impact on the local community, and the lessons that can be learned from this successful campaign.

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