Parran, Shadow on the Land (Graphic Proofs)
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Title
Parran, Shadow on the Land (Graphic Proofs)
Description
These items are proofs of the pictorial statistics (infographics) included in Thomas Parran's book Shadow on the Land. These images circulated widely due to the publication of not only the book but also periodical articles on the topic and an educational edition of Shadow. The graphics were also reprinted as posters and distributed by the ASHA.
Creator
Thomas Parran
Pictorial Statistics, Inc
Date
1937
Collection Items
"Incidence of Syphilis Among Negroes"
!["Incidence of Syphilis Among Negroes"](https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/square_thumbnails/2e3af95196a278627216b1210f085934.jpg ""Incidence of Syphilis Among Negroes"")
This pictorial statistic shows syphilis rates among different African American communities. It uses a symbol of a man with a spirochete on his chest to represent the statistic. It is a graphic print for an image that appeared in Parran's 1937 book,…
"Syphilis A Cause of Blindness"
!["Syphilis A Cause of Blindness"](https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/square_thumbnails/0f93771bf66fb122aceef5ee4858ebc6.jpg ""Syphilis A Cause of Blindness"")
This pictorial statistic conveys that syphilis is responsible for 15% of cases of blindness. It repeats the symbol of a blind man to represent the statistic. It is a graphic print for an image that appeared in Parran's 1937 book, Shadow on the Land.
"Chances of an Infected Case"
!["Chances of an Infected Case"](https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/square_thumbnails/04bd8fdd7ab75a74829d17e72b316abc.jpg ""Chances of an Infected Case"")
This pictorial statistic conveys that most patients get less that 10 injections of treatment and that only a few injections commonly leads to relapses of syphilis. It uses images of syringes and men sitting and standing to represent the statistics.…
"Menaces to America's Health"
!["Menaces to America's Health"](https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/square_thumbnails/c8faab8ffe734a46402ef3dd90bf06a2.jpg ""Menaces to America's Health"")
This pictorial statistic shows syphilis atop a list of health threats including scarlet fever, TB, auto accidents, and diphtheria. It is a graphic print for an image that appeared in Parran's 1937 book, Shadow on the Land.
"Syphilis in New York State, Syphilis in Scandinavia"
!["Syphilis in New York State, Syphilis in Scandinavia"](https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/square_thumbnails/74a2510dbc6b7f9d9bd73741a636c02e.jpg ""Syphilis in New York State, Syphilis in Scandinavia"")
This pictorial statistic compares the incidence of syphilis in New York State and Scandinavia (Denmark, Norway, Sweden). Though they have roughly equal populations, Scandinavia has a much lower rate of disease. It is a graphic print for an image that…
"Cases of Syphilis Traced to One Person in One Year"
!["Cases of Syphilis Traced to One Person in One Year"](https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/square_thumbnails/203a77efe597d91416b3447a1e57c1d8.jpg ""Cases of Syphilis Traced to One Person in One Year"")
This pictorial statistic shows how syphilis spreads between different people. It uses the spirochete symbol to indicate individuals' status. It is modeled after an epidemiological image from the early 1930s. Here, the image is presented without many…
"Platform for Action"
!["Platform for Action"](https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/square_thumbnails/f0e11901282811107b7bf678763b0042.jpg ""Platform for Action"")
This pictorial statistic outlines a plan for controlling syphilis. It is a graphic print for an image that appeared in Parran's 1937 book, Shadow on the Land.
"Outcome of Latent Untreated Syphilis During Pregnancy"
!["Outcome of Latent Untreated Syphilis During Pregnancy"](https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/square_thumbnails/e5ac6ea6931f182fc16df994f6179e64.jpg ""Outcome of Latent Untreated Syphilis During Pregnancy"")
This pictorial statistic conveys that only a small percentage of children born to syphilitic mothers will be healthy if the mother does receive treatment during the pregnancy. It uses images of babies to represent the statistics. It is a graphic…
"Why Routine Tests Should Be Given"
!["Why Routine Tests Should Be Given"](https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/square_thumbnails/b8672716f270b884a75b416871c670d3.jpg ""Why Routine Tests Should Be Given"")
This pictorial statistic shows the rates at which syphilis is detected via Wasserman exams when it is given routinely and only when the illness is suspected. The image is a graphic print for an image that appeared in Parran's 1937 book, Shadow on the…
"The Infected Person May Choose"
!["The Infected Person May Choose"](https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/square_thumbnails/486d8da6db2bc574130f453c37a97dbd.jpg ""The Infected Person May Choose"")
This pictorial statistic contrasts the progression of syphilis in a person who seeks medical care and one who does not. It is a graphic print for an image that appeared in Parran's 1937 book, Shadow on the Land.
"Completeness of Treatment in U.S. and in Copenhagen"
!["Completeness of Treatment in U.S. and in Copenhagen"](https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/square_thumbnails/be4a082ee7dcb3cfd1716cb8de64407a.jpg ""Completeness of Treatment in U.S. and in Copenhagen"")
This infographic contrasts the rates of adequate treatment in the US and Copenhagen, which are approximately 5% and over 90% respectively. It is a graphic print for an image that appeared in Parran's 1937 book, Shadow on the Land.