The Great Maritime Discoveries and World Health, by ed Marques, Cule

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"The Great Maritime Discoveries" is a scholarly compilation edited by Mário Gomes Marques and John Cule, published in 1991. This volume presents proceedings from the First International Congress on the Great Maritime Discoveries and World Health held in Lisbon in 1990. Spanning 380 pages, it features a wealth of illustrations, including tables and graphs. The book delves into the relationship between maritime explorations and global health, addressing the spread of diseases and the evolution of public health practices. It incorporates six lectures and twenty-five original papers, discussing medical challenges during voyages and the impact of diseases like syphilis and smallpox on indigenous populations in the Americas. Available in."

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