Introduction to Epidemiology 6th Edition by Ray M Merrill

Exercise 4

What type of epidemiologic study was used by James Lind?

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During the period of 1700s, it was clearly seen that there were more losses of life of people due to several diseases in comparison to war. So, James Lind who was a surgeon in the navy of Scotland focuses his attention towards these diseases. He observed the contribution of diet, place, time, and weather on the extent of diseases. He also wrote a book which was based on Scurvy disease.