Bài báo/NewspaperAuthors: Nguyễn Thị Oanh (2024)
In the past, Vietnam was impacted by numerous epidemics, particularly during the Nguyễn Dynasty from
1802 to 1883. Based on data from the Đại Nam Thực Lục (1961) (The Veritable Records of the Great
South), this article investigates the frequency and nature of these epidemics, identifies the types of common diseases at that time, and explores the underlying causes of these outbreaks. The study further examinesthe Nguyễn Dynasty’s strategies for managing these health crises. During these outbreaks, the dynasty faced significant challenges, with frequent epidemics leading to high death rates, widespread social disruption, and economic decline. The dynasty’s primary preventive measures,...