Stephen Paget in the Dictionary of National Biography asserted that Nightingale reduced the death rate from 42% to 2%, either by making improvements in hygiene herself, or by calling for the Sanitary Commission. For example, Nightingale implemented handwashing in the hospital where she worked.
stephen paget in the dictionary of national biography asserted that nightingale reduced the death rate from 42% to 2% either by making improvements in hygiene herself or by calling for the sanitary commission for example nightingale implemented handwashing in the hospital where she worked