Mortality.
Epidemics.
Lines.
Latrines.
Water-supply.
Food.
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A SKETCH OF THE MEDICAL HISTORY OF THE NATIVE ARMY OF BOMBAY.
was prevalent in the surrounding districts. Precautionary measures were taken to prevent
the disease being imported into camp, and it never broke out as an epidemic amongst the
troops.
12. 2 Hindus died of cholera, giving a percentage of deaths
to strength of 0.3.
13. No disease assumed an epidemic form.
14. Vaccination has been performed as much as possible : 44 cases were successful,
2 unsuccessful, and 3 unknown.
15. The general health of the regiment has been very good, as seen from the number
of admissions and deaths. The physique of the men is very fair ; but, of course, there are al--
ways a certain number of weakly men and others who, on account of having to keep several
relatives, cannot get such a nourishing diet as they require.
16. 2 men were discharged by court-martial in 1875. The health of the regiment has
been very good, the mortality small, and admissions less than for
the year previous. As stated in former reports, some change
should be made in the clothing and invaliding rules.
REMARKS BY DEPUTY SURGEON-GENERAL G. G. MAITLAND.
There is nothing particular to remark upon in the medical history of the regiment dur
-ing the past year. It was stationed at Ahmednagar until the 2nd November, when it march
-ed to Poona for the Camp of Exercise, returning to its former station in December en route to
Málegaon, where it is at present. The general health of the corps is stated in the report to
be remarkably good. Ague has not been prevalent. Only 61 cases and but few serious cases
from other diseases have been under treatment. In the months of June and August 2
cases of cholera occurred; both proved fatal. These were the only deaths during the year.
Vaccination appears to have been carefully carried on since last report.
H. M.'s 15th Regiment N. I.
MA'LEGAON.—In medical charge of Surgeon-Major E. P. BURROWS ; Strength, 608.
1. The regiment was stationed at Málegaon until the 19th October, when it left for
Poona, marching viâ Nagar and Sirur. It was under canvas in
Poona from the 6th November until 20th December, on which
date it started on the return march to Nagar, its present
station, which it reached on the 25th. Between the 23rd of February and beginning of July
small detachments, numbering collectively 99 men, were on duty at Násik, Sinnar, Niphád,
Chandor, and Nándgaon.
2. The season was a somewhat unusual one. The hot weather set in very early and
continued remarkably late : the mean temperature of the hospital
ward between the 1st March and 31st May was 3 degrees higher
than that of the same period in the previous year. The heat during June was also above the
average. The first rains of the monsoon fell on the 8th June ; between this date and the 20th
September 27.10 inches of rain were registered ; the total fall was 28 inches 72 cents, which
is 8 inches above the average. Cold, dry breezes from the north and east set in early in Octo--
ber and continued prevalent until the end of that month, when there was a return of cloudy
oppressive weather, which lasted until the beginning of December.
No alterations were made in the regimental lines at Málegaon. They were well kept,
and in good sanitary condition. Roof-ventilation would, as I
pointed out last year, be an improvement to the dwellings. The
trench system of latrines was continued and worked satis
-factorily. The supply of drinking water in the lines' wells was
abundant and good.
3. Supplies of grains, meat, and vegetables continued
good, and at no time above average rates.
Resumé.
Location and Movement of
Corps.
Climate.
Clothing.
4. 33 cases of injuries to the feet from bad boots have
been under treatment during the year.
5. The march to Poona from Málegaon occupied 19 days ( 14 marches and 5 halts) ;
the distance is 186 miles. The marches between Nagar and
Poona are very long, averaging over 14 miles. For the first
Marches.