A manual of family medicine and hygiene for India / by Sir William Moore.

  • Moore, W. J. (William James), Sir, 1828-1896
Date:
1889
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Credit: A manual of family medicine and hygiene for India / by Sir William Moore. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    PREFACE. As it is not considered necessary to reproduce the prefaces to former editions, it is mentioned that the origin of the work was the offer of a prize by the Government of India (awarded to the author in 1873) for a manual suitable for the numerous individuals, families, and office establish- ments, necessarily scattered over India in positions more or less remote from medical and surgical aid : also con- taining general instructions for preserving health in cir- cumstances of exposui-e, and of residence in unhealthy localities; and adapted to an economical medicine case, carrying as few medicines as possible. When the remedies most desirable for a malady are not in the case, the course recommended indicates the general treatment and dietary to be pursued, and the use of the most fitting medicines available, either from the case, or secondly, as may be generally obtained in an Indian village or bazaar. Where necessary a paragraph in small type is added to the treat- ment of diseases, advising what medicines should be procured, as soon as practicable, from a chemist. In some places less important information, but still information which will doubtless be sought for in the book, is also given in small type. The whole text has been attentively reconsidered ; various alterations, tending to simplification, have been made in the wording; and several additions have been inserted, the alterations and additions having in most instances been determined upon in consequence of com- munications expressing doubt as to meaning, or disap- pointment at the absence of certain information. As f given to the maladies ox children, and to the treatment of infants. It is therefore hoped this fifth edition will prove even more useful than preceding volumes. 16 Portland Place W. IjONdon : Deoemher ] 888.