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Show Citizens of Bingham Please Take Note Prevention of Disease By Samuel G. Paul, M. D. The human body is more wonderful won-derful than any man-made machine, ma-chine, What man-made machine can do such a variety of work continuously con-tinuously for more than seventy years? Or what machine can repair itself as the human body does? How much attention do you pay to this machine to prevent a breakdown or a reduction in its efficiency? Oh, yes, in case of a breakdown break-down or great reduction in efficiency ef-ficiency you call the doctor, but why not prevent the' breakdown? In recent years we have realized real-ized the need of examining children chil-dren to discover defects that in tetfere with the operation of the human machine. The discovery and correction of 'these defects means a healthy, happy, and more useful individual and therefore there-fore a healthy, happy and more efficient community. In order to aid in the discovery and correction of defects and the prevention of disease, the Jordan Board of Education and the County Health Department have cmplyode school nurses, whose (Continued from Vngo 1) Dr. Paul On Health (Continued on Page 4.) duty it is to aid you in all matters mat-ters pertaining to health. Her work is not confined to the school ( child, but considers the health of the whole family and the community. When the nurse visits your home she does not come as an officer, but as a teacher and a friend. Therefore, don't hesitate to ask questions about health. As a result of this work we will have fewer breakdowns in human machines and therefore a better community. |