Health on the Farm: A Manual of Rural Sanitation and Hygiene

A practical manual offering concise guidance for improving health in rural households and communities, covering personal hygiene, household and neighborhood sanitation, infant and child care, diet and food preparation (including discussion of bread, meats, vegetables, fruits, drinks, and cooking), prevention and basic treatment of common avoidable diseases, sick-room management, first aid for accidents, and actions to take in cases of poisoning. It explains causes of illness, simple preventive measures, and sensible domestic practices aimed at reducing disease, promoting nutrition, and making country life healthier and more comfortable.