Research Article

Fight against Typhus in Turkey (1945-1950)

Volume: 14 Number: 2 May 31, 2024
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Fight against Typhus in Turkey (1945-1950)

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study is to examine the struggle against typhus, which has been a scourge of humanity for centuries, in Turkey between 1945 and 1950. Method: The data of our study were obtained from archival documents, periodicals of the period and other studies in the literature. In addition, this study is a qualitative study and document analysis method was used. Findings: The fight against typhus, which became epidemic in Turkey during World War II, became one of the most important issues of the post-war period. In the fight against typhus, vaccination had begun in 1943, during the war years. This practice would be accelerated as of 1945. The vaccine produced in large quantities in a short period of time at the Refik Saydam Institute of Public Health played a significant role in this situation. In addition, the effective use of dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (D.D.T.) from 1945 onwards constituted one of the most important factors in achieving success. Conclusion: Thanks to the preventive health measures taken between 1945 and 1950, as well as the strict vaccination program and D.D.T. application, Turkey was able to reduce typhus disease, one of the most feared disasters of those years, from the country's agenda.

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Ethical Statement

Bu çalışmada etik kurul onayını gerektiren bir husus bulunmamaktadır.

Thanks

Info I would like to thank Oğuz Ercan Eren for his help in checking the language of this study.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Preventative Health Care

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

May 29, 2024

Publication Date

May 31, 2024

Submission Date

February 8, 2024

Acceptance Date

April 15, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 14 Number: 2

APA
Köse, R. (2024). Fight against Typhus in Turkey (1945-1950). Lokman Hekim Dergisi, 14(2), 282-292. https://doi.org/10.31020/mutftd.1434093
AMA
1.Köse R. Fight against Typhus in Turkey (1945-1950). Lokman Hekim Dergisi. 2024;14(2):282-292. doi:10.31020/mutftd.1434093
Chicago
Köse, Resul. 2024. “Fight Against Typhus in Turkey (1945-1950)”. Lokman Hekim Dergisi 14 (2): 282-92. https://doi.org/10.31020/mutftd.1434093.
EndNote
Köse R (May 1, 2024) Fight against Typhus in Turkey (1945-1950). Lokman Hekim Dergisi 14 2 282–292.
IEEE
[1]R. Köse, “Fight against Typhus in Turkey (1945-1950)”, Lokman Hekim Dergisi, vol. 14, no. 2, pp. 282–292, May 2024, doi: 10.31020/mutftd.1434093.
ISNAD
Köse, Resul. “Fight Against Typhus in Turkey (1945-1950)”. Lokman Hekim Dergisi 14/2 (May 1, 2024): 282-292. https://doi.org/10.31020/mutftd.1434093.
JAMA
1.Köse R. Fight against Typhus in Turkey (1945-1950). Lokman Hekim Dergisi. 2024;14:282–292.
MLA
Köse, Resul. “Fight Against Typhus in Turkey (1945-1950)”. Lokman Hekim Dergisi, vol. 14, no. 2, May 2024, pp. 282-9, doi:10.31020/mutftd.1434093.
Vancouver
1.Resul Köse. Fight against Typhus in Turkey (1945-1950). Lokman Hekim Dergisi. 2024 May 1;14(2):282-9. doi:10.31020/mutftd.1434093

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