Combattez la tuberculose

Combattez la tuberculose

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Contributor(s):
American National Red Cross. Tuberculosis Office.
Commission américaine de préservation contre la tuberculose en France.
Publication:
[France?] : Commission américaine de préservation contre la tuberculose : Bureau de la tuberculose, Croix-Rrouge américaine, [19--]
Language(s):
French
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Tuberculosis, Pulmonary
Health Behavior
France
Genre(s):
Poster
Abstract:
Tan or discolored white poster with red and black lettering. Title at top of poster, also repeated near bottom. Poster has five distinct sections. Below title, a series of illustrations depicts ways in which tuberculosis (TB) is spread, including spittle flying from a man's mouth, a child breathing dusty air as a woman sweeps the floor, and two men drinking from the same bottle. Additional illustrations on left side of poster depict intemperance, fatigue, closed windows, and dusty rooms--the "allies" of TB. Center of poster features a bar graph emphasizing the disproportionate mortality from TB as compared to other communicable diseases. Text indicates that 1 in 8 deaths stems from TB and that fighting the disease is a patriotic duty. Note appears near graph. Illustrations on the right side of poster depict medical care, sun and fresh air, rest, and healthy eating, or the "enemies" of TB. A final series of illustrations near the bottom of the poster shows precautions an infected individual must take including containing spittle, covering the mouth when coughing, not sharing utensils, and sleeping alone. Publisher information at bottom of poster.
Copyright:
This item may be under copyright protection. Please ask copyright owner for permission before publishing.
Extent:
1 print (poster) : 120 x 80 cm.
Technique:
lithograph, color
NLM Unique ID:
101439377 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A026629
OCLC no.:
245511728
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101439377