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Title: Epidemics; how to meet them
Year: 1919 (1910s)
Authors: Hansen, Louis A., ed Review and Herald Publishing Association
Subjects: Communicable diseases
Publisher: Washington, D.C., New York City (etc.) Review and Herald Publishing Association
Contributing Library: The Library of Congress
Digitizing Sponsor: The Library of Congress

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A Shack on the Roof 51 52 Epidemics: Hoiv to Meet Them Sunlight Medicine Consumption is a pestilence that walketh in dark-ness. The germs thrive in the dark. Sunlight is de-structive to them. The home should not merely be keptwell ventilated, but an abundance of light should be ad-mitted. The curtains should not be kept down or theshutters closed to shut out the light. Much has been done toward preventing the spreadof the germs of tuberculosis. Everywhere notices areposted forbidding spitting on sidewalks, in street carsand other public places. Very little attention has beengiven, however, to building up barriers of defenseagainst the invasion of the germs. The latter is moreimportant than the former. Germproof Tissue With the body vitality at par, germs of tuberculosisare harmless. Healthy tissue is germproof. To buildup and maintain the vitality of the lung tissue, naturesagencies must be utilized. Pure air, sunlight, simple,nutritious foods which are easy of digestion, cleanliness,

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