258 Medical Statistics. 



Medical Statistics, as shewing the habitats and compara- 

 tive prevalence of particular diseases, and leading to the 

 investigation of their causes, and means of prevention, form 

 a subject equally important for the consideration of the 

 statesman, as of the physician. 



We shall therefore have much pleasure in devoting a 

 portion of our Journal to this branch of Natural History, 

 as well as to Medical Topography. 



Medical Statistics are immediately connected with Topo- 

 graphy, and have only been recently recommended to the 

 special attention of medical officers. Topographical sketches 

 of the stations and districts to which the Statistical results 

 relate, often elucidate the cause, and suggest means for the 

 prevention of disease, and the improvement and comfort of 

 Society ; particularly when extended to an investigation of 

 the natural productions, which vary no less than salubrity of 

 climate, according to local circumstances. 



20th May, 1841. 



