The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-23

the mouth spray Of polite CONVEX
sation.
Therefore anyone who purports to
have cold" and talks with any
one else within range of five feet
should wear a suitable nose and
mouth mask under penalty of
fine or a swift kick in the pants.
One can understand why the pub
lie health authorities are so tirnid
about teaching the public how the
cri spreads. for they are politicians
and naturally do not wish to offend
voters. But 1t is difficult to compre-
bend how the bare-faced peddlers Of
pestilence have the nerve to infiict
their germ-laden mouth spray upon
ell and sundry in these times when
anybody with the intelligence of
ten year old child knows that all
Of the respiratory infections are
contracted precisely. as measles,
diphtheria or scarlet fever Is con-
tracted.
The physician should wear mask
when attending a patient Ill Of cri.
The nurse in such case should
wear mask. Members Of the fam
lily or visitors who must enter the
sick room should wear masks. Sur
geons and their assistants in oper-
atoms should wear masks. Dentists
should wear masks when working
at the chair. Masks protect the
wearer and also the patient II the
wearer happens to have any respir-
atory infection or to be a carrier.
A suitable mask is made Of ten
layers Of ordinary surgeons gauze
(cheesecloth) having mesh Of 80
threads to the inch, about 4 by 6
inches, with tapes attached to the
corners to tie the mask nplace
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What To DO After Meals
Biology class discussion whether
1t is correct to lie down after meals
or to exercise (E. g.
Answer-Light work, a stroll, any
moderate exercise Is healthful I'M
mediately after regular meals. No
very strenuous effort, such as a race,
long swim, should be INDUCED In
right after q hearty meal. Elderly
or feeble folk or prematurely aged
persons must rest q while after a
heavy meal. but not sleep. Healthy
young persons may sleep immedi-
ately after a hearty meal II 50 dis
posed. The reason why semt-ifi-
valids, VII. hardened arteries or
other cardiovascular degeneration
should not sleep Immediately after
a heavy meal Is that they may suf-
fer thrombosis (clotting Of blood
in the brain or in the heart from
slowing Of circulation.
Muscle Work vs.. Brain Work
You said "the more muscular
work the more sleep required; the
more brain work the less sleep re-
CURED" That does not seem reas-
enable (R. D. K)
Ailswer-Muscle work uses up en-
ergy and sleep permits restoration.
Brain activity uses practically no
energy. A tour Of work. muscular
play or exercise Is more refreshing
than sleep after a period Of mental
effort or concentration.
Waist Measure and Longevity
. Please repeat the rule you gave
about the relation between waist and
chest measures and life expectation
Oh. A. F.)
Answer--For every inch by which
q mans waist measures exceeds his
chest measure, subtract two years
from his life expectation. II this
worries any Of you older boys, send
ten cents coin and q stamped en-
velope bearing your address, Tor
booklet Design for Dwindling."
vitamin ID In Cod Liver on
You stated that there are from
1000 to 5000 units Of vitamip D IN
from one TO two tablespoonful Of
cod liver oil. and In another place
you said q teaspoonful Of good cod
liver oil contains about 800 units Of
vltamin ID. Obviously both state
ments cannot be correst ). Il J..
CJ
Answer--r think they are apro&-
imately correct. \
Copyright, 1896. John =. Ollie Co.)