Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-26

One OF the first studies of its
kind ever made was that recently
presented by the Welfare Counsel
Of New York City. It relates to the
future development to the health
facilities on the city. This was
called d health inventory" and
provided for 1905 protection OF
the entire population"
This report covers the proposed
work to be carried on by the var-
ious organized gencies, clinics.
home visiting and health education
stats.
Such an endeavor VIII, without
doubt be- far-reaching In its effect
upon the physical and moral life
OF the people Of the entire COM
munity. It will tend to promote
better health and happlnc-5 In the
home, the frightening OF the span
OF life and an advance I'm every
phase OF human efficiency.
Among the ms.ny prOmotiOnal
lines Of health work In any city.
none are more important than
preventive measures for the care
Of children. As this report outlines,
there will be increased facilities for
work with babies, with children of
pre-sch0Ol age and with school
children.
The mortality rate shows that
Of the 10000 who die in the city
annually, 1000 n babies. Hope
for the future OF the race can only
be assured by the greatest care or
the children. The employment OF
the most efficient methods OF pre-
venting disease OF health promo
ton Of infants, and child welfare
covering every T sc Of the field OF
modern medicine, viii lessen this
astonishing death rate.
Huge sums have been spent ON
curative measures. These are OF
immeasurable benefit, but even
more important is the preventive
health work outlined by the Wei
fare Council.
Physicians in their private prac-
tice give gratuitously in large mea-
sur not only toward the health
or their own patient. but that Of
the community ms well They are
looked to more and more and de-
pended upon becau-e by their skill
and knowledge the sick are cured
and the community aided by the
prevention OF future illness.
The health ID hlems or the great
population OF more than six mil
lion people are tremendous. They
can be- adequately taken care OF
only by proper coordination OF all
the health agencies with the CO.
operation OF the family doctor.
City-wide health education viii
be carried on In the schools. the
churches, and through the medium
on the public press. Parent teacher
groups win have great influence in
improving health conditions in the
homes. This plan speaks well for
the future Of the city and for the
health OF the coming generations.
Tic III worth while for every COM
munity 90 do similar things. even
though not SO ambitious, for the
prevention OF disease
Answers to Health Queries
MRS. WILSON. Q=What causes
a breaking out around my ankles2
These blotches are slightly red and
raised and itch terribly.
A-You are probably troubled
with eczema. Yuor diet should be
corrected. For further information
send a self-addressed. stamped en-
Felope and repeat your question.
MRS. J. n. Q.-What are the
starchy foods2 T have been forbid
den to eat starches. What foods
are the best when q non-starch
diet is to be followed?
A.-Bread. potatoes. macaronl.
lima beans, cakes, rice are listed
among the starchy foods. Eat
plenty or green vegetables and
fruit and include milk in your diet.
MISS NJ. L. Q.-what do you
advise for arthritis? My brother Is