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Revista Historia de la Educación Latinoamericana
Print version ISSN 0122-7238
Abstract
PINERA, David and FIERROS, Arturo. School hygiene in Baja California: public policies, teachers and doctors (1934-1952). Rev.hist.educ.latinoam. [online]. 2023, vol.25, n.40, pp.157-178. Epub Jan 26, 2024. ISSN 0122-7238. https://doi.org/10.19053/01227238.16449.
Objective:
Analyze how public policies, teachers and doctors approached hygiene in schools and its impact on regional education. A study of the period from 1934 to 1952 was carried out on school hygiene in Baja California in the context of political and social transformations.
Originality/contribution:
While Mexican historiography has explored school hygiene at the national level, this study stands out for its regional focus, filling a research gap.
Method:
Adopting a qualitative approach, a review of official documents, secondary sources and possible testimonials was used.
Information Gathering/Strategies:
The research drew on government files, health and education reports, as well as contemporary testimonies to build a detailed picture.
Conclusions:
School hygiene policies in Baja California not only reflected national guidelines, but also regional particularities. These policies reveal the interaction of education and public health in a context of rapid demographic development and social transformation, underscoring the need for regional approaches in historical studies of Mexico.
Keywords : Health, shygiene; Baja California; population changes; school campuses..