stebbins] CHILDREN AND HEALTH 275 



Forty-five children out of sixty questioned, had eaten hot-cakes, 

 syrup and mush for breakfast. 



The cultures made from the fingers point to cleanliness of 

 the skin, etc. 



Hygiene of the individual : 



a. Mouth. 



1. Teeth. 



a. Food. 



b. Care of first teeth. 



c. Cleanliness and brushing. 



d. Care of permanent teeth. 



2. Keep from bacterial contact. 



3. Throat. 



a. Examination. 



b. Washes. 



c. Exercises. 



4. Keep unnecessary articles out of the mouth. 



b. Nose. 



1. Adenoids. 



a. Anatomy. 



b. Cause. 



c. Prevention. 



1. Dust. 



2. Irritation. 



2. Antiseptic washes. 



3. Breathe through the nose. 



4. Care of colds. 



5. Examination. 



c. Eyes. 



1. Washing. 



2. Care in use. 



3. Care at birth. 



4. Examination. 



d. Ears. 



1. Cause of defective hearing. 



2. Remove adenoids. 



3. Keep clean. 



4. Care in use. 



5. Examination for defects. 



e. Skin. 



1. Cleanliness, 

 a. Bathing. 



