Le Dr Jules Comby - Alimentation, Hygiène des enfants et notions pratiques sur les maladies les plus communes - 1922

Superb edition of this medical-educational treatise devoted to infant health, in which the author methodically sets forth the essential principles of nutrition, hygiene, and disease prevention in children, drawing on his clinical experience and the medical knowledge of his era -

The work first stresses the importance of a balanced diet appropriate to the different stages of childhood, detailing the specific nutritional needs and common dietary mistakes that could compromise growth and the body's resistance -

It then develops precise recommendations in terms of body hygiene, environment, and living conditions, underscoring the fundamental role of cleanliness, ventilation of spaces, and regular habits in preventing illness -

An important part of the text is devoted to describing the most common childhood ailments, with clear explanations of their symptoms, probable causes, and practical measures to adopt while awaiting medical care -

Dr Jules Comby - Nutrition, Hygiene for Children, and Practical Notions on the Most Common Diseases - 1922 - Vigot Frères -
440 pages,

Good condition of the binding, the work in its green edition half-leather, marbled boards, slight signs of wear, minor defects on boards and spine, edges pigmented, spine with raised bands, gilded lettering and author’s name -

Good interior condition, browned pages, marbled free endpapers in good condition, a pleasant copy -

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