Diphtheria.
There is no doubt that the source of diphtheria is a mystery; that it does not necessarily arise from sewer gas would seem to be the case from the fact that localities, m which similar conditions exist as respects diphtheria. Along the line of one main sewer, it is prevalent; along that of another it is not apparent. Yet while medical men and sanitarians may hold diverse theories regarding the origin of diphtheria, they are all agreed upon one thing — that defective sewerage is detrimental to the general health of the community where it exists. Noisome smells are not wholesome ; a polluted atmosphere is not good to breathe. Pools of stagnant water are not desirable adjuncts of a dwelling-house, and clogged sewers, reeking with filth and sending out pestilential vapors, must be harmful to the community. The voice of wisdom and experience admonishes cities to look well to their sewers, and citizens to be exceedingly careful m the matter of house drainage.
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/MS18840603.2.13
Bibliographic details
Manawatu Standard, Volume IV, Issue 159, 3 June 1884, Page 2
Word Count
163Diphtheria. Manawatu Standard, Volume IV, Issue 159, 3 June 1884, Page 2
Using This Item
No known copyright (New Zealand)
To the best of the National Library of New Zealand’s knowledge, under New Zealand law, there is no copyright in this item in New Zealand.
You can copy this item, share it, and post it on a blog or website. It can be modified, remixed and built upon. It can be used commercially. If reproducing this item, it is helpful to include the source.
For further information please refer to the Copyright guide.
Log in