Observations on the nosological arrangement of the Bengal medical returns, with a few cursory remarks on medical topography and military hygiene / by Fred. J. Mouat.

Date:
1845
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Credit: Observations on the nosological arrangement of the Bengal medical returns, with a few cursory remarks on medical topography and military hygiene / by Fred. J. Mouat. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh. The original may be consulted at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh.

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    6. The average strength of the Force throughout the year, distinguishing white from black troops, and showing any change in its composition by the remo- val of one Corps, on the arrival of another; followed by a de- tail of the deaths, and admis- sion into Hospital. 7. Remarks on the principal classes of diseases by which sickness and mortality have been occasioned; noticing any peculiarity, either as regards the brethren in arms. The quantity and nature of crime can be readily ascertained, as well as the punishments resorted to for its suppression; nor are they unimportant subjects in the con- sideration of the moral manage- ment of Native, as well as Eu- ropean Troops. The Calisthenjc excercises of the Asiatics are worthy of adoption, in all Euro- pean as well as those Native Corps in which they have not been introduced. Mr. Brett speaks highly of their good effects in his recent work on Surgery in India.* The first part of this section would obviously fall to the lot of the Superintending Surgeon. It would throw much light upon the effects of the treasure par- ties, and all kinds of detached duties on the health of the Se- porj. This and the succeeding sec- tion require no change. * A regular gymnasium, on the plan of those existing in the Prussian Army, and in the Sapeurs Pompiers, or Military Fire Brigade of Paris— might at very little cost be established at large Stations. Its effects on the health of the men, as well as the desire for healthy recreation that would be generated, by rivalry and emulation, could not fail to be bene- ficial.