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

  • Kirby, A. H.
Date:
1910
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    further than would be possible for them over bare land, or land on which ordinary crops were properly grown. It does not require much thought to make it plain that if a man cultivates his land, instead of neglecting it, he will naturally take care of it in all the ways that have just been mentioned. Such a man will be using his land for the purpose of help- ing him to get the things that he requires from day to day, and will, at the same time, be keeping it in such a state as to give him and his family the best chance of enjoying good health. It is too often the case, in many parts of the West Indies, that the land around the house is neglected and allowed to get into such a state as to cause misery, and even death, instead of being cultivated and made a means of producing things, such as vegetables and fruits, which a man may use himself, or sell to others, and thus provide himself with a little extra money. 13. Proper care of small stock kept near the house. —The plan is often followed of keeping a cer- tain amount of small stock, such as poultry, pigs, or goats, near the house. There is no objection to this if the animals are looked after in a proper way. One of the most important things is that the animals should never, while alive, be allowed inside the house. It very often happens that fowls and other poultry are taken into the house at the end of the day. What has been said is sufficient to show that to do this is an unhealthy thing, both for the stock and for the persons who live in the house. Again, such animals, as well as human beings, require care and suitable shelter, if they are to be kept in proper