During the 1917-18 influenza epidemic which brought death and fear to many Americans, it has been estimated that 20 million people died throughtout the world including about 500,00 Americans. It was Chiropractic’s success in caring for flu victims that led to the profession’s licensure in many states! Researchers reported that in Davenport, Iowa, out of 93,590 patient5s treated by medical doctors, there were 6,116 deaths — a loss of one patient out of every 15. Chiropractors at the Palmer School of Chiropractic adjusted 1,635 cases, with only one death. Outside Davenport, Chiropractors in Iowa cared for 4,735 cases with only six deaths — one out of 866. During the same epidemic, in Oklahoma, out of 3,490 flu patients under Chiropractic care, there were only seven deaths. Furthermore, Chiropracors were called in 233 cases given up as lost after medical treatment, and reportedlly saved all but 25. In another report covering 4,193 cases by 213 Chiropractors 4,104 showed complete recovery.
I wonder why our Chiropractic leaders do not exploit these facts for the benefit of the population that suffer from the flu every year? It seems to me that it is a “no-brainer” — get adjusted or suffer from the flu???
