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August 24, 1928
The Organized Farmer
Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minnesota
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State Medical Association's health bulletin from Saint Paul, MN, on August 22 warns of foot defects in children based on school survey; urges parents to practice foot hygiene, proper shoe fitting, nail care, and exercises to prevent lifelong issues.
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CARE OF CHILDS FEET
VERY IMPORTANT
Saint Paul, Minnesota, August 22,-
A foot pinned in youth will result in a hobbling person in later life.
"This trouble can be easily averted by a little attention to the feet of children," declares the health committee bulletin of the State Medical Association issued today. A recent survey of 225 children in one public school showed that 69 walked improperly; 154 wore faulty shoes (mostly too short); 47 had weak feet and ankles; 12 had flat feet; 130 wore stockings too short and- 171 showed no care of the nails.
"Most of the deviations from the normal were of a nature which could have been prevented or such that they could have been corrected if discovered early, and proper treatment given. When neglected such defects tend to cripple and to impair permanently the health and efficiency of those affected. In view of the facts that two-thirds of all children entering school have multiple physical defects (50 per cent showing foot defects it is apparent that health agencies should carry their campaign of health education to parents at the very beginning of parenthood.
"Foot hygiene should include the daily foot bath, frequent changing and nightly airing of stockings. Stockings should always be half inch longer than the foot. Shoes should be carefully fitted, should conform to normal foot lines, and should be sufficiently long and broad to permit toe spread and forward foot drive. Be sure that the soles are pliable and the inside should always be selected and the soles should be flexible and without heels unually up to the eighth year.
"Very careful attention should be given to the nails. They should be cut straight across flush with the fleshy part of the toe, never in at the corners as this predisposes to infection and ingrowing nails. They should be smoothed with a file after cutting. A foot brush is as necessary as a hand brush and should be used especially on the nails and soles of the feet.
Foot exercises in infancy and in older children are important factors in preserving the normal shape and condition of the feet.
"Attention to these suggestions early in life will mean in the majority of cases, normal feet. Otherwise it may result in faulty mechanism of the entire body. Foot examination of school children and the teaching of proper foot use should be essential with the physical training activities in our public schools."
VERY IMPORTANT
Saint Paul, Minnesota, August 22,-
A foot pinned in youth will result in a hobbling person in later life.
"This trouble can be easily averted by a little attention to the feet of children," declares the health committee bulletin of the State Medical Association issued today. A recent survey of 225 children in one public school showed that 69 walked improperly; 154 wore faulty shoes (mostly too short); 47 had weak feet and ankles; 12 had flat feet; 130 wore stockings too short and- 171 showed no care of the nails.
"Most of the deviations from the normal were of a nature which could have been prevented or such that they could have been corrected if discovered early, and proper treatment given. When neglected such defects tend to cripple and to impair permanently the health and efficiency of those affected. In view of the facts that two-thirds of all children entering school have multiple physical defects (50 per cent showing foot defects it is apparent that health agencies should carry their campaign of health education to parents at the very beginning of parenthood.
"Foot hygiene should include the daily foot bath, frequent changing and nightly airing of stockings. Stockings should always be half inch longer than the foot. Shoes should be carefully fitted, should conform to normal foot lines, and should be sufficiently long and broad to permit toe spread and forward foot drive. Be sure that the soles are pliable and the inside should always be selected and the soles should be flexible and without heels unually up to the eighth year.
"Very careful attention should be given to the nails. They should be cut straight across flush with the fleshy part of the toe, never in at the corners as this predisposes to infection and ingrowing nails. They should be smoothed with a file after cutting. A foot brush is as necessary as a hand brush and should be used especially on the nails and soles of the feet.
Foot exercises in infancy and in older children are important factors in preserving the normal shape and condition of the feet.
"Attention to these suggestions early in life will mean in the majority of cases, normal feet. Otherwise it may result in faulty mechanism of the entire body. Foot examination of school children and the teaching of proper foot use should be essential with the physical training activities in our public schools."
What sub-type of article is it?
Education
What keywords are associated?
Child Foot Care
Health Bulletin
School Survey
Foot Defects
Preventive Hygiene
Where did it happen?
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Event Date
August 22
Event Details
The health committee bulletin of the State Medical Association discusses preventing foot problems in children based on a survey of 225 school children showing various foot defects. It recommends foot hygiene practices including daily baths, proper stocking and shoe fitting, nail care, and foot exercises to avoid long-term health issues.