The Omaha guide., 1937-04-10
E OHEALTH WEEK
PUBLIC HEALTH

PUBLIC HEALTH
Most communities have Health Boards whose function is to
generally protect the health of the municipality by such actiyi-
ties ss, regulating building construction to assure ventilation,
drainage and plumbing; to control the sale of drugs and foods
and thereby prevent the mnkedng of impure or dirty foods pro-
ducts and the sale Of foods in unsanitary stores o restaurant;
the supervision of street cleaning and the inspection of schools
and other institutions.
Good health is mans most important possession. The world
today. with its thousands + opportunities, offer a boundless outlet
for all form of useful ambitions. To take full advantage of these
opportunities one must have "a sound mind and body free from
tho drain of disease germs.
Health authorities have for years waged a courageous and reent-
less fight tp eradicate and isolate disease germs. in spite of their
efforts, there is a notable amount of neglect in the observance Of
everyday precautions which are necessary for a long and useful
existance.
While the economic status IS a factor in many cases. simple
health habits can be and should be reigiously practioed by every
teach and observe good health habits at all times.
one 1t is se profound duty of individuals and parents to study,
Happy womanhood-Health. The Foundation
You who aspire to take a part in the work of the world should
assure yourself of good health. Without it all other preparation
may be in vain. Today, in addition to the more familiar duties
of the home, new occupations in factory and office are open to
you In many fields you may now compete with men. But
only if you possess good health-a vigorous body and a clear
brain-can you expect to undertake the new and trying work sue
cessfuly No matter how thoroughly you are trained, such train
ing will be Of little value unless Vt RESTS upoh a foundation of
good health.
Good health is even more<important from the point of view
of motherhood In some of TIE w~arrdden countries of Europe
most of the babies who are born die During the first year of life.
Thousands Of others begin THEN lives under tremendous handi-
caps. Why? Largely because the strength of the mothers has
been sapped by food shortage and ove1work so that they cannot
give their babies proper nourishment The dream of these mo-
liners IL chuDDy, rosy checked babies, who We're to have been
their Joy has vanished Upon healthy womanhood depends to a
large extent happy motherhood.
Physical fitness during youth is the best foundation for heal
thy, happy womanhood. 1t is an asset of which you may rightly
feel proud. With health you Gan look forward to the time when
you can participate actively in the work of the world; with health
happy motherhood becomes a well grounded hope for the future
Beauty and Popularity
Besides fitting you more effectively for your lfes work, good
health will incidentally increase your beauty and attractiveness
True beauty comes from within, it cannot be put on from without
Good health gives sndh beauty, a beauty that will wear Its foun-
dahon is health of mind and body; its expression is a sparkling
eye, a clear complexion, a graceful body and active brain.
Every girl wants 90 be popular with her companions. Today
the popular girl is the girl who CLOVIS with life, who can swim
and danes and play outdoor games, who has plenty of energy for
fun when she has finished her daily tasks. Good health, since it
produces high spirits, vitality, cheerfulness and leadership, will
help to make you popular. Every girl likes to enjoy herself She
likes to go 10 parties and pfanics, to find the real joys of living.
Physical fitness, by charging your opportunity for enjoyment
and your power to enjoy, makes more such occasions possible.
How Fitness Is Attained
Plenty f physical, fresh aid, sufficient sleep, frequent bathing
three we'll balanced meals a day, erect carriage, and comfortable
cldthng will help to make you strong and well
HowvigorOus Manhood Is Achieved
These who would achieve the maximum vigor must observe
at least five essentials. The first of these is is sufficient exer-
else of the right kind. Reading the sporting page, yelling in the
grandstand, and Watching the baseball bulletin boards may be en-
joyabe. but will never make a man vigorous He himself must
take daily exercise. Hiking, baseball, towing and canoeing, skating
in the open air, swimming, if takon moderately, general gymnas-
ium work, boxing and wrestling where the air is fresh, are coming
the most beneficial Of exercise.
A young mans daily exercise should be vigorous enough to
cause him to prespie freely This helps his body to throw off
certain waste products which would act as poison if they were
allowed TO accumulate After exercise a bath should be taken.
A shower is better than a tub bath. A wash bowl or any epntri-
vance is better than nothing. Warm water should be used first
then cold The bath should be followed by a vigorous rundown will
= coarse town, the whole process taking no longer than four T five
minutes. The bath and rundown should produce a healthy glow of
the body and a general feeling of welbeng
Second, young men should sleep in the fresh air, work and ex-
ercise in the fresh air as much as possible, and be sure to have
the indoor air kept fresh, Fresh air is often more valuable than
any quantity Of medicine.
In the third place, most young MIN need at least eighth hours
sleep overnight, and most boys btween the ages Df thirteen and
sixteen need from eight and one-half hours to nine andonehalf
hours. With less one can get along, but he cannot keep himself in
the best possible condition. One should not lie in bed after wax
ing up, but should jump out and dress Immediately.
Proper food is another requirement. One shod eat chiefly veg
etables, cereals, bread, butter and fruits with fresh meat or fish
not oftener than once a day. All food should be chewed to a pulp.