Annual Polio Case and Death Rates in States, 1910-1954
5/1955
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During the early to mid-twentieth century, polio posed a significant threat to the American people, especially during the summer.
Prior to the polio vaccine, the virus paralyzed and killed thousands of people each year. In 1952 alone, there were an estimated 58,000 polio cases in the United States leading to around 3,000 deaths.
This chart provides data on national polio cases and death rates from 1910-1954.
Prior to the polio vaccine, the virus paralyzed and killed thousands of people each year. In 1952 alone, there were an estimated 58,000 polio cases in the United States leading to around 3,000 deaths.
This chart provides data on national polio cases and death rates from 1910-1954.
This primary source comes from the Collection DDE-1243: Oveta Culp Hobby Papers.
National Archives Identifier: 12166296
Full Citation: Annual Polio Case and Death Rates in States Reporting Both Cases and Deaths, 1910-1954; 5/1955; Salk Vaccine - April and May 1955; Personal Files, 1929 - 1960; Collection DDE-1243: Oveta Culp Hobby Papers; Dwight D. Eisenhower Library, Abilene, KS. [Online Version, https://www.docsteach.org/documents/document/annual-polio-case-and-death-rates-in-states-19101954, May 12, 2025]Rights: Public Domain, Free of Known Copyright Restrictions. Learn more on our privacy and legal page.
