Bailey Ashford
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Colonel Bailey Kelly Ashford (September 18, 1873 – November 1, 1934)[1] was an American physician who had a military career in the United States Army, and afterward taught full-time at the School of Tropical Medicine in Puerto Rico, which he helped establish in San Juan.
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Bailey Ashford | |
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Born | (1873-09-18)September 18, 1873 Washington, D.C., United States |
Died | November 1, 1934(1934-11-01) (aged 61) San Juan, Puerto Rico |
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1897–1928 |
Rank | Colonel |
Unit | United States Army Medical Corps |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal |
Other work | Ashford was a founding member of the Puerto Rico Anemia Commission, and initiated the School of Tropical Medicine |
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A pioneering physician in the treatment of anemia, Ashford organized and conducted a parasite treatment campaign against hookworm while stationed in Puerto Rico. This cured approximately 300,000 persons (one-third of the Puerto Rico population) and reduced the death rate from associated anemia by 90 percent. He was a founding member of the Puerto Rico Anemia Commission.