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FACT AND THOUGHT QUESTIONS 



1. What is meant by the conservation of health? 



2. Mention some of the agents by which disease is spread. 



3. State the importance of an abundance of fresh air to health. 



4. What are the advantages of sleeping porches? 



5. State the importance of a supply of pure water to health. 



6. State the importance of great care in securing pure milk for use in the 

 home. 



7. What is meant by pasteurization? 



8. Discuss the importance of sewage disposal. 



9. What are the advantages of medical inspection in the schools? 



10. How can you contribute to school health? 



11. Why should we know and observe public health regulations? 



12. Discuss the importance of industrial hygiene. 



PROJECTS 



1. Test several samples of raw milk from different sources to determine 

 their degrees of freedom from bacteria. 



2. Visit a sewage disposal plant and study its workings. Write a report. 



3. Find out what health organizations have authority over health condi- 

 tions in your community. Prepare a brief report on their duties, 

 responsibilities, and powers. State in brief form several health reg- 

 ulations it is the duty of every citizen to observe. 



OUTDOOR OBSERVATION 



On your way to and from school, note evidences of care and of 

 neglect of the surroundings of houses and business places that affect 

 sanitation and hygiene. 



REFERENCES 



Bacteria and Country Life Lipman 



How to Live Fisher and Fisk 



Principles of Health Control Walters 



