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<p>We can conclude that epidemics in the 19th century reached historical populations in a new way. Sources from this period increasingly show a growing proportion of childhood as well as the arrival of a new strong epidemic of the adult population. it was cholera that decimated the adult population of the european continent, primarily, in several waves. these epidemics can be studied on the basis of different types of primary and secondary sources. in this article, i will present the possibilities of analyzing the primary statistical sources created by churches and the state. reactions to the course of infectious diseases, applied measures or recommendations for treatment.</p>
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We can conclude that epidemics in the 19th century reached historical populations in a new way. Sources from this period increasingly show a growing proportion of childhood as well as the arrival of a new strong epidemic of the adult population. it was cholera that decimated the adult population of the european continent, primarily, in several waves. these epidemics can be studied on the basis of different types of primary and secondary sources. in this article, i will present the possibilities of analyzing the primary statistical sources created by churches and the state. reactions to the course of infectious diseases, applied measures or recommendations for treatment.

Possibilities of Studying Epidemics of Cholera in Upper Hungary (Contemporary Slovakia) in the 19th Century

Studia Historiae Oeconomicae

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We can conclude that epidemics in the 19th century reached historical populations in a new way. Sources from this period increasingly show a growing proportion...

Possibilities of Studying Epidemics of Cholera in Upper Hungary (Contemporary Slovakia) in the 19th Century

Published Online: Dec 08, 2022

Page range: 59 - 76

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14746/sho.2022.40.1.004

Keywords
cholera, epidemics, 19th century, upper hungary, historical sources

© 2022 Ján Golian, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.

Possibilities of Studying Epidemics of Cholera in Upper Hungary (Contemporary Slovakia) in the 19th Century

Published Online: Dec 08, 2022

Page range: 59 - 76

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14746/sho.2022.40.1.004

Keywordscholera, epidemics, 19th century, upper hungary, historical sources

© 2022 Ján Golian, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.

Keywords
cholera, epidemics, 19th century, upper hungary, historical sources