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"From the Home Front to Global Health: The Power of Prevention" During World War II

Background imagePrevention Collection: The Sacrifice of Abraham (oil on canvas)

The Sacrifice of Abraham (oil on canvas)
XIR383912 The Sacrifice of Abraham (oil on canvas) by Allori, Cristofano (1577-1621); Musee d Art Thomas Henry, Cherbourg, France; (add.info.: Le Sacrifice d Abraham; ); Italian, out of copyright

Background imagePrevention Collection: Prevention of Crib Biting

Prevention of Crib Biting

Background imagePrevention Collection: A Sketch at the Office of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children

A Sketch at the Office of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, the Boy Taylor Mends his Fellow Prisoners only Pair, 1889

Background imagePrevention Collection: Work of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, 1889: The

Work of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, 1889: The
Work of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, 1889: the Baby Room, Four Insured Children, after Seven Months Care

Background imagePrevention Collection: The Angel of Mercy, c. 1746 (oil on canvas)

The Angel of Mercy, c. 1746 (oil on canvas)
XYC182350 The Angel of Mercy, c.1746 (oil on canvas) by Highmore, Joseph (1692-1780); 59.7x48.3 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Background imagePrevention Collection: Toothbrushes in a toothbrush tumbler

Toothbrushes in a toothbrush tumbler

Background imagePrevention Collection: WORLD WAR I: PALISADE. Palisade built to prevent communication of delegates with

WORLD WAR I: PALISADE. Palisade built to prevent communication of delegates with the outside world, Versailles, France. Photograph, c1919

Background imagePrevention Collection: WORLD WAR I: MARNE, c1914. Bridge of the National Highway over the Marne River in France

WORLD WAR I: MARNE, c1914. Bridge of the National Highway over the Marne River in France, blown up to prevent German advance during World War I. Stereograph, c1914

Background imagePrevention Collection: GALVESTON: SEAWALL, c1900. A man standing on a portion of seawall built after the hurricane

GALVESTON: SEAWALL, c1900. A man standing on a portion of seawall built after the hurricane and flood of 1900, in Galveston, Texas

Background imagePrevention Collection: YELLOW FEVER, 1905. Fumigation of mosquito infested sheds in New Orleans, Louisiana

YELLOW FEVER, 1905. Fumigation of mosquito infested sheds in New Orleans, Louisiana, to combat yellow fever, 1905

Background imagePrevention Collection: PUBLIC HEALTH: PRIVIES, c1915. Handbill with instructions for maintaining sanitary

PUBLIC HEALTH: PRIVIES, c1915. Handbill with instructions for maintaining sanitary privies to safeguard against typhoid fever and other illnesses, issued by the Walker County, Alabama

Background imagePrevention Collection: NEW YORK: TENEMENT, c1910. A public health inspector searching for mosquito breeding

NEW YORK: TENEMENT, c1910. A public health inspector searching for mosquito breeding areas in tenement buildings, in an effort to prevent the spread of mosquito-borne diseases. Photograph, c1910

Background imagePrevention Collection: Eastern Russia - Transbaikalia - Tsam ceremony

Eastern Russia - Transbaikalia - Tsam ceremony
Eastern Russia - Transbaikalia - Buddhist Tsam ceremony amongst the Buryat People to exorcise evil which consisted of a series of masked dances and often had a narrative content

Background imagePrevention Collection: White robed figures at Englands first inhalatorium. Fumes that kill the flu germ

White robed figures at Englands first inhalatorium. Fumes that kill the flu germ. A lady patient leading in the Inhalation Chamber. 15 January 1929

Background imagePrevention Collection: Foot and Mouth Disease Precautions at Islington Market Workmen disinfecting their

Foot and Mouth Disease Precautions at Islington Market Workmen disinfecting their boots before leaving 10 February 1922

Background imagePrevention Collection: Anti lipstick. Gowns now not be damaged now. To save expensive fabrics being damaged

Anti lipstick. Gowns now not be damaged now. To save expensive fabrics being damaged by rouged lips when gowns are being tried on, a Hollywood film studio has introduced a new device

Background imagePrevention Collection: Bird deterrent falcon on window, to prevent birds colliding into glass, Suffolk, England, October

Bird deterrent falcon on window, to prevent birds colliding into glass, Suffolk, England, October

Background imagePrevention Collection: Sandbags piled against house doors during river flood, River Thames, Chertsey, Surrey, England

Sandbags piled against house doors during river flood, River Thames, Chertsey, Surrey, England, February 2014

Background imagePrevention Collection: Device invented to keep a persons mouth shut while sleeping and prevent snoring

Device invented to keep a persons mouth shut while sleeping and prevent snoring
SNORING DEVICE, 1877. Device invented to keep a persons mouth shut while sleeping and prevent snoring. Diagram from an American science magazine, 1877

Background imagePrevention Collection: Office block built on floodplain with brick stilts to keep structure above water level during

Office block built on floodplain with brick stilts to keep structure above water level during flooding, Forest Row, East Sussex, England, February 2014

Background imagePrevention Collection: Poor John Bull - The Free Born Englishman - Deprived of his Seven Senses By the Six

Poor John Bull - The Free Born Englishman - Deprived of his Seven Senses By the Six New Actsja Castlereagh, the Prime Minister sits on top of the six acts pressing on John Bulls head

Background imagePrevention Collection: A Native Being Inoculated

A Native Being Inoculated
Africa: c. 1927 A native in the heart of Africa being inoculated with ganglion serum as part of tests to determine a possible cure for sleeping sickness

Background imagePrevention Collection: Prevention Of Crib Biting

Prevention Of Crib Biting

Background imagePrevention Collection: Sheep farming, sprinkling lime on lambing pen to keep down infections in lambing shed, Lancashire

Sheep farming, sprinkling lime on lambing pen to keep down infections in lambing shed, Lancashire, England, April

Background imagePrevention Collection: Electric rabbit fence at edge of arable field, to protect Sugar Beet (Beta vulgaris)

Electric rabbit fence at edge of arable field, to protect Sugar Beet (Beta vulgaris) crop from feeding damage, Bacton, Suffolk, England, May

Background imagePrevention Collection: Dairy farming, farmer spraying cow udder with iodine solution to help prevent disease and infection

Dairy farming, farmer spraying cow udder with iodine solution to help prevent disease and infection, in milking parlour, England, November

Background imagePrevention Collection: Dairy farming, dairy cow, with bow to prevent kicking, being milked in milking parlour, Sweden, july

Dairy farming, dairy cow, with bow to prevent kicking, being milked in milking parlour, Sweden, july

Background imagePrevention Collection: Cattle farming, crossbred dairy calves, standing in straw pen with holly branches hanging to help

Cattle farming, crossbred dairy calves, standing in straw pen with holly branches hanging to help prevent ringworm, Congleton, Cheshire, England, March

Background imagePrevention Collection: Domestic Sheep, mule flock, running through footbath to prevent infections, Cumbria, England

Domestic Sheep, mule flock, running through footbath to prevent infections, Cumbria, England, September

Background imagePrevention Collection: Workers putting burning fireline to avoid forest fire during summer season, Wynad Forest

Workers putting burning fireline to avoid forest fire during summer season, Wynad Forest, Wayanad District, Western Ghats, Kerala, India, February

Background imagePrevention Collection: Domestic Cattle, crossbred beef suckler cow, fitted with spiked ring which prevents suckling

Domestic Cattle, crossbred beef suckler cow, fitted with spiked ring which prevents suckling, at feed barrier, Northamptonshire, England, March

Background imagePrevention Collection: Weed skimmings being tipped off the blade of a spade

Weed skimmings being tipped off the blade of a spade

Background imagePrevention Collection: Hanging up a yellow card coated with thin grease in a greenhouse to trap whiteflies

Hanging up a yellow card coated with thin grease in a greenhouse to trap whiteflies

Background imagePrevention Collection: Mans hands protecting a young plant from slugs with a protective plastic bottle

Mans hands protecting a young plant from slugs with a protective plastic bottle

Background imagePrevention Collection: Hand holding weed dug from soil turned with gardening fork, close-up

Hand holding weed dug from soil turned with gardening fork, close-up

Background imagePrevention Collection: Dentist and patient

Dentist and patient

Background imagePrevention Collection: Microscope

Microscope

Background imagePrevention Collection: Second World War - Danger, don t touch, prevention campaign to avoid risks of unexploded devices

Second World War - Danger, don t touch, prevention campaign to avoid risks of unexploded devices
Great Britain, 20th century, Second World War - Danger, don t touch. Prevention campaign to avoid the risks of unexploded devices

Background imagePrevention Collection: Second World War - Beat Firebomb Fritz. Britain Shall not Burn Britains fire Guard is Britains

Second World War - Beat Firebomb Fritz. Britain Shall not Burn Britains fire Guard is Britains defense
Great Britain, 20th century, Second World War - Beat Firebomb Fritz. Britain Shall not Burn Britains fire Guard is Britains defence. Propaganda poster

Background imagePrevention Collection: Injured dog wearing Elizabethan-style collar round neck

Injured dog wearing Elizabethan-style collar round neck

Background imagePrevention Collection: Early disinfection in Germany, 1880s C017 / 6874

Early disinfection in Germany, 1880s C017 / 6874
Early disinfection in Germany. 19th-century artwork of the first public institution for disinfection in Berlin, Germany. The need to practice cleanliness to prevent infection

Background imagePrevention Collection: Tumour suppressor protein and DNA C017 / 3647

Tumour suppressor protein and DNA C017 / 3647
Tumour suppressor protein and DNA. Computer artwork showing a molecule of the tumour suppressor protein p53 (blue and pink) bound to a molecule of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, yellow and orange)

Background imagePrevention Collection: Smoke hood, 1880s C017 / 6875

Smoke hood, 1880s C017 / 6875
Smoke hood. 19th-century artwork of a smoke hood used by workers such as firemen to prevent asphyxiation by smoke. This design dates from 1880. The wood engraving is from circa 1888

Background imagePrevention Collection: Sirtuin enzyme and p53, artwork C017 / 3659

Sirtuin enzyme and p53, artwork C017 / 3659
Sirtuin enzyme and p53. Computer artwork of a sirtuin (Sir2) enzyme (pink) bound to a p53 peptide (orange). Sir2 enzymes form a unique class of NAD(+)

Background imagePrevention Collection: Breathing apparatus, 1880s C017 / 6876

Breathing apparatus, 1880s C017 / 6876
Breathing apparatus. 19th-century artwork of breathing apparatus used to provide a safe supply of air. This design dates from 1880. The wood engraving dates from circa 1888

Background imagePrevention Collection: Tumour suppressor protein and DNA C017 / 3644

Tumour suppressor protein and DNA C017 / 3644
Tumour suppressor protein and DNA. Computer artwork showing a molecule of the tumour suppressor protein p53 (blue and pink) bound to a molecule of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, yellow and orange)

Background imagePrevention Collection: Chemistry laboratory respirator, 1880s C017 / 6877

Chemistry laboratory respirator, 1880s C017 / 6877
Chemistry laboratory respirator. 19th-century artwork of a respirator used as a breathing apparatus in chemistry laboratories. This design dates from 1880. The wood engraving is from circa 1888

Background imagePrevention Collection: Sirtuin enzyme and p53, artwork C017 / 3658

Sirtuin enzyme and p53, artwork C017 / 3658
Sirtuin enzyme and p53. Computer artwork of a sirtuin (Sir2) enzyme (pink) bound to a p53 peptide (orange). Sir2 enzymes form a unique class of NAD(+)



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"From the Home Front to Global Health: The Power of Prevention" During World War II, women on the Home Front donned gas masks as a precautionary measure against potential attacks. Their resilience and preparedness were vital in safeguarding their communities. A British passport became more than just a travel document; it symbolized prevention and protection, allowing citizens to navigate uncertain times with caution and vigilance. In 1967, a Soviet cholera vaccination poster highlighted the importance of preventive measures in combating deadly diseases. It served as a reminder that prevention is key to preserving public health. Storm waves crashing at Chesil Beach showcased nature's power while emphasizing the significance of coastal defense systems—a testament to humanity's efforts in preventing disasters caused by natural forces. In India, worshipping the God of Smallpox demonstrated how ancient civilizations sought divine intervention for disease prevention—an early recognition of the need for proactive measures against infectious outbreaks. Fire Safety Hop Pickers exemplified how individuals working together could prevent devastating fires during labor-intensive activities like hop picking—showcasing collective responsibility towards fire safety precautions. Laboratory technicians play an essential role in preventing outbreaks through meticulous research and testing. Their dedication ensures early detection and containment of potential threats to public health. The plague doctor from 18th-century France serves as a haunting reminder that throughout history, societies have relied on preventative measures such as quarantine and personal protective equipment to combat epidemics effectively. Damp-proofing houses safeguards against structural damage caused by moisture infiltration—a crucial preventive measure ensuring long-term stability and protecting homes from decay. The National Fire Prevention Campaign held in Brixton, London aimed at raising awareness about fire safety practices within local communities—empowering individuals with knowledge that can save lives during emergencies. Amidst the Blitz bombings in London during WWII, Old Compton Street stood resilient—a testament to effective urban planning strategies focused on minimizing casualties through preventative measures such as air raid shelters and blackout regulations.