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HYGIENE.

Professor Lambeth.

The course begins with an historical sketch of the development of
preventive medicine, including short biographical sketches of the pioneers
of Hygiene. With this introduction the story of the natural history of
contagious and infectious diseases, modes of propagation and methods of
prevention engage the attention of the student. With this preparation, the
chemical and bacteriological contamination of food, water, air, and soil is
made an important study. Instruction is also begun in the proper location
and construction of habitations, hospitals, schoolhouses, etc., with especial

reference to the modern methods of heating, ventilating and draining.
Notice is taken of the special relations involved in military and naval
hygiene.