This is a digitized report from the United States Census of 1890, focusing on statistics related to individuals with mental and physical disabilities. Titled "Report on the Insane, Feeble-minded, Deaf and Dumb, and Blind in the United States at the Eleventh Census: 1890," it provides a comprehensive overview of the prevalence and distribution of these conditions across the nation during that period. Authored by John Shaw Billings for the United States Census Office, the report offers valuable insights into the demographic and social characteristics of affected populations, serving as a crucial resource for researchers, historians, and those interested in the history of public health and disability studies. The data contained within presents a snapshot of American society at the close of the 19th century, shedding light on the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities and the societal responses to their needs.
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