The Story of the Plague in the Maritime Republic of Genoa (Italy) (1656-1657): an innovative Public Health System and an efficacious Method of territorial Health Organization

Conclusions - The 17th century plague in Genoa provides us with an important testimony of a well-organised and structured public health policy – an institutional response involving the adoption of efficacious measures of safety and prevention in the field of hygiene and public health. From the historical-social, normative and public health perspectives, this meaningful experience highlights the organisation of a large port city, which wa s at the time a flourishing commercial and financial hub.
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Source Type: research