Mortality and its causes.
Epidemic.
Vaccination and re-vaccination.
Invaliding and its causes.
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NORTHERN DIVISION OF THE ARMY.
10. Intermittent fever, 371; rheumatic affections, 40; syphilitic affections, 34; diseases
of the eye, 30; lung diseases, 9; affection of the heart, 1;
diarrhœa, 11; dysentery, 20; other digestive diseases, 20;
urinary diseases, 6; skin, 41; debility, 2; injuries, 72.
Details of treated.
11. Two sowars died on leave; the causes unknown.
12. None.
13. Thirteen (13) children have been vaccinated during
the past year; no re-vaccination.
14. Two sowars were invalided for chronic rheumatism
and two for general debility, and the rest (6) over 32 years
' service.
15. In the lines I would suggest—(1). that all the small courtyards in connection with
the married men's quarters should be razed to the ground,
as these yards have a tendency to cause dirty and unwholesome
habits; (2) that the latrines should be placed nearer the lines,
as some of the frequenters have to walk from the extreme left flank to their present locality,
a distance of over a quarter of a mile; (3) that all trees in close proximity or overhanging
the wells should be removed or cut down; and the wells covered in, to prevent foreign
matters from gaining an entrance.
In the hospital compound—(1) that the trees overhanging the well be cut down; (2)
that a new site be selected for a latrine, which should not be built on such conservative
ideas.
Inspection by Deputy Surgeon-General HEWLETT.
Inspected 10th November 1879. The lines, like all Native Cavalry lines, have shut in
enclosures in front of each married man's quarters on account of the purda-neshin women.
They are objectionable in a sanitary point of view, but I fear cannot be removed. They are
kept as clean as possible. The sandy soil readily absorbs the sullage that runs out on to it
from the mores and latrines within the enclosures. This is objectionable, and indicates the
necessity for efficient drainage. The huts are deficient in ventilation and light. The doors
are very low. The water supply is derived from wells in the lines, some of which are at a
lower level than the horse lines, so that pollution from the stale of the horses is more than
likely. The wells also should be covered, as they are mostly under large trees. The regi
- m e n t a l l a t r i n e s a r e a t a n i n c o n v e n i e n t d i s t a n c e , a t l e a s t 2 3 5 y a r d s f r o m t h e l i n e s . T h e y a r e
also close to the syce lines, the occupants of which doubtless use them. Being on the standard
plan, they emit a dreadful stench, though every endeavour is made to keep them clean. The
health of the regiment has been fairly good during the year. There was no epidemic disease
during the year, nor any case of enteric fever reported. Ague was slightly prevalent during
the rains and early autumn, but subsided towards the close of the year. The generality of
the men appear to be of good physique. My inspection of the hospital was not quite as satis
- f a c t o r y a s i t s h o u l d h a v e b e e n . N o d i a r i e s o f c a s e s h a d b e e n k e p t , a n d t h e r e h a d b e e n a
great falling off in the number of persons vaccinated; otherwise everything was in a satisfac
- t o r y c o n d i t i o n . T h e h o s p i t a l p r i v y i s m o s t o b j e c t i o n a b l e , b e i n g e x p o s e d t o v i e w f r o m t h e
public road, and immediately opposite the mess garden of the 26th N. I. The hospital itself
was in fair repair, but the mud flooring is objectionable. In this hospital the sick of the
Native Staff and details are treated—an arrangement which answered very well when the
Surgeon of the Cavalry was also Staff Surgeon, but which may lead to friction when the
appointment is held by another officer. There is no distinct hospital establishment allowed
for the treatment of the Native Staff and details.
No. 1 Mountain Battery.
RAJKOT.—In Medical charge of Surgeon H. P. JERVIS.
Average Strength . . .
113
Deaths in Hospital . . .
1
107
Do.
out of Hospital . . .
1
Do.
present . . .
328
Invalided . . .
16
Admissions . . .
8.3
Sick Leave . . .
2
Daily Sick . . .
Requirements and recommend
-ations.