The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-23
HOW'S YOUR HEALTH. .? By Dr.. William Brady

terol in the skin. converting 1t into vitamin D. So the more clothing and the more time spent indoors the greater the individuals require" ment for vitamin D.
 According to Spies and Butt (Di- seases of MetabOliSm, Duncan, 42)I about 75 per cent of rickets es- capes diagnosis and this sad state of affairs is due largely to the faul- ty conception of rickets which some physicians have-"their diagnotic thresold is reached only by the square headed, pot-bellied baby with delayed teething and walking" and I, Brady, might add that these old time practitioners do far too much poll-parTot squawking about the vitamin fad" to cover their diagnostis incompetency.
 Deficient assimilation and utilizas tion of phosphorus as well as cal- cium and vitamin D accounts forf rickets. As phosphorus occurs in most foods in combination with calcium, it is seldom necessary to be concerned about the phosphorus intake provided there is adequate calcium supply, assimilation anG utilization.
 Rickets is not merely a disease, weakness, Softness of bones, spine and teeth; it is disease also of tho fragments, muscles glands, teeth digestive organs.
 In grea many instances Of pro- mated feet or weak ankles and po- tential flatfoot in growing children undiagnosed rickets is responsible In many cases of spinal curvature, round schoulders, fatigue posture in children in their teens. undiagnoS- ed rickets is responsible.
 Few physicians diagnose rickets in the mild degree 1t usually occurs in growing children and youths. But never mind that. say supple ment the diet of every growing child with a suitable daily ration of calcium, phosphorus and vitamir D and prevent any and all of thesN manifestations of rickets. From what I have observed in the past fourteen years, I believe this prac- tice insures for these growing chil- dren exceptionally good teeth, no- tably free from carries.
 QUESTIONS and ANSWERS
 Skin Cancer
 Grandfather has skin cancer on face. He likes to kiss his grand daughter good night. Is there any danger in such contarct?
 (Mrs. A. W.
 Answer-Skin cancer, like other types of cancer, is not contagious.
 Booze
 Husband, age 30, has always talk en few beers, but now he has at least a quart every day. and he is not the same person after drinking it. He insists it keeps cold and other germs away by being always laturated with alcohol.
 (Mrs. w. M. B.
 AnsWer-Evidently the man is al- ready degenerating. A quart of beer a day is heavy drinking and will shorten any ones life.
 Seven Keys
 am a recent convert-formerly I paid no attention to health or lICuIOlI ul JNlCo, DuU dll CADtl lCILt of brother has opened my eyes am greatly interested in the Seven veils or something of the sort which you offered to move to reveal the secrets of vite.
 (Mrs. J. B. J) Answer-My dear Madam! But no fooling-if you will select bright new quarter, fold 1t in not more than a quire of paper, keep it free from paste, glue. gum, stickum and other messy stuff, send it to me with a stamped envelope bearing your address, I'll mail you "The Seven Keys to Vite.'
 Canned Food
 contend that food kept in opened tins, even in the refriger- ator. is not fit to eat. My wife differs. co. KD AnsWer-Your wife is right Food keeps as well in opened tins as in any other container. You owe her a couple dozen roses. 1945 by John F. Dille Co. of tobacco has been deemed all essential industry tho War