100 Years Ago: How Childhood Diseases Shaped Alton Schools | Our Daily Show Interview

July 1, 2026 | 86 views | Save

Lacy McDonald returns for another edition of 100 Years Ago, exploring a fascinating look at public health in Alton during 1926. Using the annual report from the city's Inspector of Hygiene for Alton schools, we discuss the childhood diseases that affected students, the health challenges schools faced a century ago, and how medical advances have transformed public health over the past 100 years.

 

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