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sanatoriums in the various states are rapidly .increasing. In 

 all of the large cities, and in many of the smaller cities and 

 towns in some states, various anti-tuberculosis associations 

 have been formed. 



Dispensaries for the free examination and treatment of 

 the poor who are sick with consumption have been estab- 

 lished and are maintained at the public expense in almost all 

 large cities. 



Hospitals for the isolation and care of advanced cases of 

 consumption are being rapidly established. Nothing is more 

 important in the prevention of tuberculosis than the isolation 

 in hospitals for consumptives of advanced cases which cannot 

 be safely treated at home. 



506. Day Camps, Open- Air Schools, and Seaside Sana- 

 toriums. The " day camp " is now a popular and very valu- 

 able method of treating consumptive patients who cannot go 

 away from home. They come to the camp every morning, 

 spend the day out of doors, receiving good food and medical 

 supervision, and return to their homes at night. The " night 

 camp " is also being introduced, where patients who are 

 obliged to work by day can spend the night under open-air 

 conditions. 



Open-air schools, called " forest schools" in Germany, are 

 like the day camp with the addition of daily lessons. These 

 schools are held in the summer out of doors, in winter in 

 buildings with wide-open windows. The children are dressed 

 warmly and are provided with proper food during the day. 



It has been proved that sea air and sea bathing are very 

 beneficial for children sick with consumption. Many sana- 

 toriums for such cases have been established on the seacoast 

 in Europe. In this country the " Sea-breeze Hospital " at 

 Coney Island has become well known for its good work in 

 behalf of consumptive children. 



