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Florence Nightingale and Her Geeks Declare War on Death

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

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Confronting Death with Data: A 19th Century Call to Action

This chapter explores the advocacy against civilian deaths in 19th century England, contrasting them with wartime casualties. It emphasizes the impact of visual data in challenging medical complacency and promotes evidence-based reforms in public health.

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