Review article
CONTRIBUTION OF DR. IVAN MAJNARIC 0882-1953) TO THE ERADICATION OF MALARIA AND DEVELOPMENT OF HEALTH TOURISM ON THE ISLAND OF KRK
Vladimir Uremović
Ivan Vukelić
Abstract
In the present paper, a short description is offered of the professional
activities of Dr. Ivan Majnari6 (1882-I953) from the island of
Krk. In the first half of the 20th century, Dr. Majnari6 was engaged
in the eradication of malaria, collaborating with Dr. Trausmiler, the
author of the book entitled "Malaria on the island of Krk" (1927).
About the mid of the 20th century, Dr. Majnari6 distinguished himself
as a promoter of health tourism and the founder of the Society
for the Embellishment of Malinska (Krk). After the \4WII, Dr. Majnarić
was active in Zagreb and Crikvenica as a hospital director.
Keywords
History of medicine; 20th century; Croatia; malaria; health tourism
Hrčak ID:
102578
URI
Publication date:
16.6.2003.
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