Biarritz
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
Biarritz is a seaside resort in southwestern France on a cliff overlooking the Bay of Biscay. The article describes its climate, beaches, mineral springs, and medical indications including tuberculosis, anemia, and neurasthenia.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
BIARRITZ (Biarritz), seaside resort in s.w. France, on a cliff overlooking the Bay of Biscay (40 m above sea level), 18,000 inhabitants (1921). Annual gathering of patients over 10,000. Moderately warm climate. Average annual temperature +13.5°C, July +20°C. Humidity: March, October 67-68%, July 75%. Precipitation: maximum October 185.1 mm, minimum July-
Medical Bibliography
September 83 mm. Predominantly westerly winds (refreshing). For bathing, three beaches in closed and open bays with varying degrees of surf. Saltwater baths from water brought 20 km from the sources of Briscous. Season from May 15 to September 15. Indications: scrofula, rickets, tuberculosis, anemia, neurasthenia.
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“Biarritz.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/biarritz/