In 1920 the hookworm infection was problematic in many impoverished areas around the globe. This infection happens when the hookworm parasite tunnels up through a human’s foot. Over time it slowly makes its way to the small intestine where it matures. The symptoms of this infection can include but is not limited to nausea, indigestion, diarrhea, and vomiting. The Rockefeller Foundation was interested in increasing the education about the disease and slowly push towards eradication. The Rockefeller Foundation is a Non-Governmental Organization that pledges to “improve wellbeing of humanity all around the world.” This primary source is an educational video put out by the Rockefeller Foundation in 1920. The goal of this video is to educate people
