[Almeria faced by contagion: health practice in the 18th century].
Epidemics in Almeria during the 18th century and the beginnings of the 19th century are described, as well as the measures adopted to avoid them, regarding both internal contagion and the need for surveillance of incoming ships. The economic consequences of the prophylactic measures taken are also considered. Finally, the role of the Church in extreme situations is analyzed.
Gómez Diaz
Donato
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Departamento de Economia Aplicada. Universidad de Almeria, La Cañada de San Urbano, Spain. dgomez@ual.es
Gómez Diaz
Maria José
MJ
D003140:Communicable Disease Control / Q000266:history*; D004196:Disease Outbreaks / Q000266:history*; D049671:History, 18th Century; D049672:History, 19th Century; D011635:Public Health Administration / Q000266:history*; D013030:Spain