Location and
movements.
Meteorology
and climate.
Inspectio
Medical
officer.
X. Sickness, mortality and invaliding.—Strength .of the regiment—
Present
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
. 614.25
Absent .
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
87.75
Total .
. 702.
Sickn ess,
mortality and
invaliding.
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to get any information about the cases, till the eruption was developed, and this species of
concealment has no doubt a good deal to do with the spread of the disease.
Inspection.—Dr. R. F. Hutchinson inspected the regiment on 27th October,
and found that the medical and sanitary duties connected with the charge were
carefully attended to. The men were healthy, and the recruits, who were
specially examined, promising.
31st (Punjab) Regiment, Aatibe Infantry—Cawnpore.
I. Medical officer.—Surgeon-Major C. E. Raddock held medical charge of
this regiment throughout
the year.
II. Location and movements.—
The regiment was at Cawnpore
during the whole of the year, and
had no detachments anywhere.
Surgeon-Major Raddock
supports Surgeon Yeld's
observations regarding the
great heat and scanty rain-
fall of the year, and the con-
sequent scarcity and high
price of food staples. A
few cases of simple con-
tinned fever were apparently
due to the heat, but the general health of the regiment was remarkably good.
The lines afford sufficient accommodation, and underwent the usual repairs.
The drainage was efficient, and the trench system of conservancy continues to
give satisfaction. Urinals have been established in the lines for the use of the
men. The supply of water is reported to be good and sufficient.
IX. Diet.—The mess system is in force in the regiment, and seems well adapted for it
. T h e q u a l i t y o f t h e f o o d s u p p l i e d h a s b e e n g o o d . T h e m e n o f t h e r e g i m e n t l i v e w e l l . T h e r e h a s
been no instance of either under or improper feeding in the lines.
X. Clothing.—As in former years, no change has been made, and the undress clothing
is sufficient for the different seasons of the year. A great improvement has taken place in this
respect in recruits: I do not observe any deficiency in their clothing since the new orders
have been issued regarding them. Generally the deficiency was more felt when they became ill
and entered the hospital. They are now doubly secure against the want of good covering by
having blankets in hospital, for use when needed. The pillows, too, supplied to the hospital
during the year have been a great boon to the sick. Ammunition boots are worn on duty, and
native shoes off duty, or whenever recommended in special cases by the medical officer for sore
feet. Ammunition boots, as a rule, are clumsy, and cause blisters of the feet. There have
occurred 57 cases of blistered feet from this cause directly during the year; and I think the
suggestion offered by Dr. Hutchinson, Officiating Deputy Surgeon-General of the Circle, in
his late inspection of the hospital, a good one on the subject: it was that coarse, home-made
socks should be worn by the men. They could be readily made anywhere, and should be cheap.
A couple of pairs would answer for six months' wear, and would, I am sure, be appreciated by
the men, and the difficulty of the innovation would not, I think, rest with them as to the socks
being part of their kit.
Duties were light; nights in bed 12.75. The men resort to wrestling for
exercise, &c.; a few engage in gardening and shikar. The hospital is reported
to be comfortable and in good repair. Inner. chicks are used, in addition to
outer chicks and jhamps. The bath-room is not much used.
YEAR.
STATION.
PER CENT. OF STRENGTH.
Admissions. Deaths. Daily sick.
1872
. Mooltan, October 1871 .
223.2
.4
7.4
1873
Ditto
.
152.2
1.7
4.7
1874
.
Ditto
.
198.4
.8
5.1
1875
.
Ditto
.
139.7
1.4
3.4
1876
. Cawnpore, February 1876
104.2
.8
3.9
Average
.
.
163.5
1.02
4.9
1877
. Ca wn pore
.
.
.
74.40
.28
2.22
Clothing.
Hosp ital
bedding.
Foot sore.
Duties.
Exercise.
Hospital.
Lines.
Drainage.
Latrines.
Water.
Diet.