[Meteorology and the human body: two hundred years of history].
Modern meteorology was started in the 18th century, with the establishment of observer networks through countries. Since then, temperature, pressure and purity of air, quantity of powder have been measured and the effects of changes on the human body have been studied. New theories have been set relating to the atmospheric properties of microorganisms. Changes of pathogens in the context of climatic changes have been also studied.
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Semmelweis Egyetem, Altalános Orvostudományi Kar, Közegészségtani Intézet, Budapest. jorjud@net.sote.hu
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