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Health for Pennsylvania Defeats Death and Disease
State health efforts led by Dr. Samuel G. Dixon cut deaths, saved thousands of lives. Public anti toxin programs aided poor children and vaccination-like immunization reduced diphtheria and tuberculosis mortality, while typhoid declined as water works and sanitation improved statewide funding and central control reduced pollution and saved lives.
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