The Archive · 1940

Beds Seldom Empty

"There is a ward of about 50 beds for children." said the speaker," If any of you question the value of this hospital, 1 think a peek at these bright-faced youngsters would answer it. There are large wards for men wad women. Allogether there are 230 beds, and seldom are these beds empty for more than a few hours, "In the operating room, very vent} ranged and lighted, all types. of modern collapse operations are cor~ ried out. Pneumotherax, the air treatment, anda great boon to the tuberculous, Is given to patients. A arge number, well enough to Teave the hospital, come back weekly to take the alf.

Donations During the Past Year China Child Waltare, Me.. New tne. new 8 York City S 19,000 etch oii 0 pee 2 anda es 00 rcctoraie-General of" Salt "Ad>

Organtantions s 500) Anonymous titeccipt No,""i6idi 100 Regnpmenn throu th con age of 14 at present in Shanghai "A. survey of tuberculosis in childl+ in Shanghai reveals that the percentage of infected children under the out GI per cent." stated

one of the most distressing features id life in the factories of our oily life. Not only should it be made iMegai, but public opinion should be so enlightened that it becomes Impossible. The very humid and hot atmosphere of some textile factories, and the dust and dirt in the plating and polishing trades, the Gongeated working space, lack of proper sh quarters and £0 fortis hed litle emphasis show that they are the best possible breeding places for the worst possible foe.

Dictary requirements in preventing tuberculosis wore mentioned, as "good. food and air are at present the best means known for combatting tuber: eulosis. Many children take very little food before going to school in the morning, a few going without breakfast of any sort. Every child should be well fed in' the home be= fore leaving for school. The family bowl system ought to be abandoned and replaced by individual portions adequate for each person's "needs." Soybean milk fortified with time and sugar is An excellent dietary sup plement, particularly for youns

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