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“It was easy to present figures demonstrating the contrast between lead work in the United States under conditions of neglect and ignorance, and comparable work in England and Germany, under intelligent control.”

Quote by Alice Hamilton

Book:Exploring the Dangerous Trades - The Autobiography of Alice Hamilton, M.D.

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Exploring the Dangerous Trades - The Autobiography of Alice Hamilton, M.D.

This book offers a first-hand account of Dr. Hamilton's groundbreaking work in occupational health and safety, highlighting her efforts to improve the lives of workers in dangerous trades. more

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Alice Hamilton was a renowned historian and public health expert, known for her in-depth research on industrial hygiene and occupational diseases. Born on February 27, 1869, and passing away on September 22, 1970, Hamilton earned her Ph.D. from the University of Chicago, where she began her academic career. She was among the first scholars to study the impact of industrial poisoning and occupational diseases, making significant contributions to improving the health and safety conditions of workers. Her work not only revealed the hazards of industrial production on worker health but also advocated for the establishment of relevant laws and regulations to improve working conditions for workers. more

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