SUMMARY 
Environmental sanitation is a modification of 
environment in such a manner that a maximum of 
health, comfort, safety and well being accrues to 
man. Conversely, these same modifications tend 
to make the environment less favorable for the 
continued existence of insects and rodents. 
Sanitation is a problem of the community as 
well as the individual. Continual disregard on 
the part of either will certainly result in unneces- 
sary disease and annoyance. Frequently, individual 
effort is fruitless without public control. At the 
same time, efforts of public health agencies are 
doomed to failure without support of individual 
citizens. 
Lack of understanding, carelessness, and 
indifference are largely responsible for all insani- 
tary conditions. Therefore, a well organized, 
forceful informational program is essential to the 
realization of good community housekeeping. 
When the desired sanitation standards are 
attained the community will have reduced the 
numbers of vectors and pests, the incidence of 
disease and annoyance, and will have become 
a much more pleasant place to live. Consequently, 
there will be greater attraction for new industry 
and desirable residents, more opportunity and 
disposition for work and relaxation, increased 
property values, and a greatly increased individual 
pride in home and community. 
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