Presentation Date
4-5-2017
Files
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Description
The poster A Historical Look at New Mexico’s Public Health, presented by Laura J. Hall, MFA, at the New Mexico Public Health Association Annual Meeting, April 5-6, 2017, examined the evolution of public health in New Mexico from statehood in 1912 to the mid-20th century. The poster highlighted key public health milestones, such as the establishment of the New Mexico Public Health Association in 1917, efforts to improve sanitation and healthcare access, and significant reductions in communicable diseases and mortality rates. It emphasized how public health initiatives contributed to longer, healthier lives for New Mexicans.
Document Type
Poster
Conference/Presentation Location
New Mexico Public Health Association Annual Meeting, Albuquerque, NM
Language
English
Keywords
Public health, New Mexico, Sanitation, Public health history
Disciplines
Epidemiology | Health Policy | History of Science, Technology, and Medicine | Public Health
Recommended Citation
Hall, Laura J.. "A Historical Look at New Mexico’s Public Health." (2017). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/hslic-posters-presentations/174
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