Nina Boberg-Fazlic: Isolating Tuberculosis - The Role of Sanatoria in the Historical Mortality Transition
| Termin |
Donnerstag, 22. Mai 2025, 18.00 - 19.30 Uhr |
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| Veranstaltungsart | Workshop/Seminar |
| Reihe | Forschungsseminar "Economic History, Growth & Development" |
| Einrichtung | Wirtschaftswissenschaftlicher Bereich |
| Veranstalter | Lehrstuhl Prof. Dr. Lars Börner |
| Veranstaltungsort | Wirtschaftswissenschaftlicher Bereich, Raum 122 |
| Straße | Große Steinstraße 73 |
| PLZ/Ort | 06108 Halle (Saale) |
Beschreibung
Abstract:
From the late 19th century until the advent of antibiotics, tuberculosis (TB) transitioned from a leading cause of death to a relatively moderate one in most now-developed countries. Knowing the factors that contributed to this decline is crucial for understanding the historical mortality transition itself. This paper examines the establishment of TB sanatoria in 95 major European cities between 1880 and 1910. Although sanatoria provided rest and healthier diets for patients, there was no effective therapeutic treatment of tuberculosis, and the primary impact of a sanatorium on TB transmission was the isolation of infected individuals. On average across Europe, we find that sanatoria reduced TB mortality by 10 percent and accounted for 30 percent of the decline in TB mortality rates from 1880 to 1910.
Presenter: Ass. Prof. Dr. Nina Boberg-Fazlic (University of Dortmund)