jan 2, 1855 - Florence Nightingale

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Nursing wasn't a very respectable job for women, but Nightingale was asked to lead a team of nurses at the military hospital in Scutari. She believed that miasma caused disease, so emphasised hygiene, fresh air, good supplies and training for nurses. Her approach lowered the death rate at Scutari hospital from 42% to 2%. Her work was reported in Britain and she published books, as well as setting up a training school for nurses/midwives.

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