Joining the Navy came with several illnesses which he might have predicted from the word go

Lord Horatio Nelson, the admiral, did not have a strong immune system. He was predisposed to many of the diseases that were prevalent in the eighteenth century since he was a little child, and once he joined the Royal Navy, he developed fevers that further diminished his stamina. Nevertheless, he was frequently injured and saw more action than most other officers. This new book explores Nelson's own contribution to enhancing the welfare of the men he commanded. Nelson's illness made him unusually conscious of the importance of health and fitness to the effective operation of a fleet. It includes things like better cleanliness, diet, and medical procedures.

Nelson insisted on cleanliness in his ships, went to great lengths to procure fresh provisions, and grasped the connection between mental and physical health. He also believed that prevention was preferable to cure. Nelson worked diligently to maintain the morale of his soldiers. Nelson had a substantial impact on naval health, which this book details in detail for the first time.

Despite having a distinguished career in the Royal Navy, Admiral Nelson was prone to seasickness. Horatio Hornblower, a fictitious character, inherited this quality from Nelson as a result of Nelson's illness. Horatio, Hornblower's first name, was similar to Nelson's, and Hornblower also took Nelson's first name as his own.