Tropical hygiene : a text for the use of teachers / A.H. Kirby.

  • Kirby, A. H.
Date:
1910
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    drawn to those parts that require to be put into good order, before they have become so damaged that a comparatively large sum of money has to be spent in order to put matters right. It is because of the neglect of such simple, regular inspection that houses are often seen in a bad state of disrepair. 1 he occupier cannot afford to make any useful improve- ments, because he has allowed the property to get into such a condition that these would cost a sum of money which puts them out of his reach. If he had considered it to be part of his weekly duties to find out regularly what was wanted, he would have been able to make the alterations at small cost, just when they were required. 6. Providing plenty of fresh air.— Another matter that has a great deal to do with the general health of those who live in the house is the provision of plenty of fresh air, both by day and by night. Air which has once been breathed should not be breathed again, as it is poisonous, and if persons spend several hours in a room into which fresh air cannot easily come, their general health is bound to suffer. In the West Indies, as in other tropical countries, it is very unlikely that any harm will occur through this during the day, for the windows and doors are kept open in order that those in the house may not suffer from the heat. At night, how- ever, a very different state of affairs exists. In most of the houses, especially the smaller ones, the doors and shutters are closed tightly, and those inside are breathing the same air constantly. This is why those who live under these conditions take cold easily,
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