Academic influence on Japan of Edmund Alexander Parkes, pioneer of modern hygiene.

Author: Toshio MATSUSHITA ¹ ; Shigeru NOMURA ; Toru TAKEUCHI
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1. Kagoshima Occupational Health Promotion Center, Japan Labour Welfare Corporation, 6F I'm Bldg., 1-38 Higashi-sengoku, 892-0842, Kagoshima, Japan, Toshio.Matsushita@mb4.seikyou.ne.jp.
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Meiji; Pettenkofer; Yoshinao Kabayashi; army health; medical history
From:Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine 2004;9(1):9-12
CountryJapan
Language:English
Abstract: In Japan, Max von Pettenkofer is highly regarded as a pioneer of modern hygiene. The contribution of Edmund Alexander Parkes, however, is not yet sufficiently appreciated. This paper outlines the life and achievements of E.A. Parkes and discusses his influence in Japan.