Publisher's Synopsis
Climate And Health In Hot Countries: And The Outlines Of Tropical Climatology (1904) is a book written by George Michael Giles that explores the impact of climate on human health in tropical regions. The book provides an overview of tropical climatology, including factors such as temperature, humidity, and rainfall patterns. It also discusses the various diseases and health issues that are prevalent in hot countries, such as malaria, yellow fever, and heat stroke. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific topic related to climate and health in hot countries. The first chapter provides an introduction to tropical climatology, while the second chapter discusses the physiological effects of heat on the human body. The third chapter explores the impact of humidity on health, while the fourth chapter focuses on rainfall patterns and their effect on disease transmission.The remaining chapters of the book delve into specific diseases and health issues that are common in hot countries. For example, chapter five discusses malaria and its transmission, while chapter six explores yellow fever and its impact on human health. Other topics covered in the book include cholera, dysentery, and heat stroke.Overall, Climate And Health In Hot Countries: And The Outlines Of Tropical Climatology is a comprehensive guide to the impact of climate on human health in tropical regions. It provides valuable insights into the various factors that contribute to the spread of disease and offers practical advice on how to stay healthy in hot countries.A Popular Treatise On Personal Hygiene In The Hotter Parts Of The World, And On The Climates That Will Be Met With Within Them.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
