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Tuberculosis remains a killer after thousands of years and Phoenix was once a haven for its patients

Tuberculosis remains a killer after thousands of years and Phoenix was once a haven for its patients

FromValley 101


Tuberculosis remains a killer after thousands of years and Phoenix was once a haven for its patients

FromValley 101

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Length:
15 minutes
Released:
Aug 30, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Before COVID-19, the human civilization was plagued by tuberculosis, a disease that dates back thousands of years. In the late 1800s physicians encouraged people with tuberculosis to travel to Phoenix where it was believed was the warm, dry climate would help. With an influx of TB patients to Phoenix, it wasn't long before the city pushed them outside Phoenix and would become known as Sunnyslope. Although help was given, tuberculosis continues to be a worldwide killer of millions each year.
Released:
Aug 30, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Whether you're a longtime Arizona resident or a newcomer, chances are there's something you've always wondered about the Valley. From The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com comes Valley 101, a weekly podcast where our journalists find answers to your questions about metro Phoenix. From silly to serious, you tell us what to investigate. You can submit questions at valley101podcast.azcentral.com or reach us on Twitter @Valley101pod.