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Research and scientific advancements in the 19th century
- Epidemiology
- Estimated to infect 15% of Parisians by Fournier.
- General decrease noted in European and US Army between 1860-1910
- Not due to effective therapy or control measures
- ? Increased overall standard of life
- ? Improved awareness of severity and extent of problem
- ? Increased national concerns about health
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