Diseases of
the district.
Ventilation
and drainage
for the men's
barrack-
rooms.
Water-
supply.
Diet.
Exorcises.
Ventilation of
the hospital.
Hospital
drainage.
General
conclusions.
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BRITISH BURMAH DIVISION.
Years.
Stations.
Rate per Cent. of
Average Strength Present.
Average Strength.
Admissions. Daily Sick.
All Deaths.
Pensioned.
Sick Leave.
1872 . .
.. Secunderabad ..
..
109.50
2.91
.14
. 70
1.68
1873 ..
..
Do.
..
. ,
64.19
2 . 4 1
. 72
1.16
. .
1874 . .
.. Cocanada
..
..
122 . 28
3.31
. 81
4.08
1.08
1875 ..
..
Average ..
85.32
2.87
. 5 5
1.98
.92
Thayetmyo
..
..
74.83
4.24
2.15
.57
2.15
Surgeon-Major T. Croudace was in medical charge of this corps during the
year, and reports as follows :—
Climate of the .station.—The temperature during the hot months was very high, rising to 108°i
n April. The rains commenced earlier than usual in the last week of April and continued till
the beginning of November. The amount of rainfall for the year amounted to 53 inches 29
cents. During the heaviest part of the rainy season the river rose to an unusual height, and some
parts of the town and station near the river bank were flooded. - The health of the regiment has
been very fair ; during the rains there were several cases of general dropsy which proved fatal,
and also chest affections. There has been no e pidemic durin g the year.
Natural features of the district.—The cantonment of Thayetmyo is situated on the west bank
of the river Irrawaddy. The ground is elevated above the Burmese town, and is undulating.
There is a range of hills covered with jungle on the north and west, and distant from about 3 to 6
miles. To the south of the station is a low patch of ground -under paddy cultivation ; during the
rainy season this is a swamp. Vegetation is luxuriant. Rice and Indian corn are the principal
grains cultivated, and vegetables are abundant in the cold season. Beef is abundant, and mutton
can also be obtained occasionally : there is a large meat market in the town, and fresh-water fish
is procurable from the river at all times.
Climate of
the station.
Natural
Features of
le district.
Diseases of the district.—The diseases of the district are fevers, diarrhoea, and dysentery, and
occasional outbreaks of small-pox and cholera, but neither of these latter diseases has prevailed
during the year.
Ventilation and drainage ,for the men's barrack-rooms.—The ventilation of the barrack-rooms,
&c., is good, and effected by doors, windows, and roof ventilation. The conformation of the
ground affords natural facility for drainage, but a pucka drain is required near the cook-room of
the left wing, where stagnant water sometimes rests in the surface drain. This has been repre-
sented, and measures are to be taken to remedy the defect.
Water-supply.—The supply of water has been good and abundant ; it is obtained from four
wells in the lines.
Diet.—The rations are supplied by the Commissariat Department. Vegetables have been
abundant.
Exercises.—There are no special arrangements for exercise, but the men have been allowed to
join from time to time in the sports of the European troops in the garrison, such as running, leap-
ing, cricket, &c., when not going through the annual course of musketry.
Epidemic diseases.—No epidemic disease of any kind has occurred during the year.
Epidemic
diseases.
Ventilation of the hospital.—The ventilation of the hospital is very good by doors and
windows and roof ventilation.
Hospital drainage.—The drainage is good. The latrines are kept clean, and the excreta
removed twice daily ; dry earth is used, and coal tar applied when necessary.
General conclusions.—The men have enjoyed very fair health since their arrival here ; there
were several cases of general drops and chest affections during the rainy season, attributed to
cold and damp ; and the deaths were 4 from general dropsy, of which 1 died at Palaveram
Depôt ; chest affections 3, of which 2 died at Palaveram ; fever 2, 1 of which died at the Detail
Hospital, Vellore ; anaemia1 ,
h e m i p l e g i a 1 , d y s e n t e r y 1 , h e p a t i t i s 1 , s p l e n i t i s 1 , a n d1
f r o m
cholera at Arcot. The families of the bandsmen and drummers have been healthy during the
year.
Deputy Surgeon-General P. G. FitzGerald, M.D., inspected this corps on the
13th and 15th November 1875, and reports as follows :—
Barracks.—As the barracks are old and but slightly raised above the ground (about 2 feet),
it is found difficult to keep them clean, especially the space under them where goats and other
animals are apt to harbour ; this difficulty is enhanced by the smallness of the staff of sweepers, of
whom there are but four paid by the men themselves, the Commissariat Department only holding
itself responsible for the cleanliness of the ground around the barracks.
Barracks.
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