Objectives: In this communication, we wish to remember the important historical role played by Marcel Proust’s father, the now mostly forgotten Achille-Adrien Proust (1834–1903). Study Design and Methods: His career, scientific interests and, above all, his brilliant intuitions and suggestions in the fight against cholera in the 19th century are recalled. Results and Conclusions: His role in the promotion of a globally effective vision of public hygiene and health is stressed as a bright example for modern physicians fighting contemporary epidemics.
Lippi D., Varotto E., Boccalini S., Bechini A., Galassi F.M. (2022). In Search of a Lost Father: Adrien Proust (1834–1903), An Almost Forgotten Public Health Pioneer. VACCINES, 10(5), 1-6 [10.3390/vaccines10050644].
In Search of a Lost Father: Adrien Proust (1834–1903), An Almost Forgotten Public Health Pioneer
Lippi D.
;Varotto E.
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2022-04-20
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Objectives: In this communication, we wish to remember the important historical role played by Marcel Proust’s father, the now mostly forgotten Achille-Adrien Proust (1834–1903). Study Design and Methods: His career, scientific interests and, above all, his brilliant intuitions and suggestions in the fight against cholera in the 19th century are recalled. Results and Conclusions: His role in the promotion of a globally effective vision of public hygiene and health is stressed as a bright example for modern physicians fighting contemporary epidemics.
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