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Rh examination given by some competent physician. In this way she may discover any weakness or defect and remedy it by exercise, rest or medical care. An annual examination of one's body is a strong asset for a long life. The best body to have is one which is in such good health that its owner does not need to think about it.

It serves her constantly and faithfully. The rules for keeping such a servant are:

Absolute cleanliness in body and clothing.

Daily exercise and rest in proper amounts.

Sufficient good plain food at regular intervals.

Plenty of fresh air and sunshine.

A Citizen Scout should have a definite knowledge of personal health and of her own physical constitution and powers; should know the dangers of disease, and the effects of the social evil.

A Citizen Scout should also understand the health conditions in her own neighborhood and have full information as to food, water, and milk supply, the ashes and garbage disposal, street cleaning and other matters relating to the public health in her community.

Suggested Activities

Gymnasium Exercises.

Organized sports and games, with teams for competitions against other Scout troops, Y.W.C.A. Jewish Alliance, schools, colleges or other organizations.

Troop hikes, indoor social games, and dancing.

Debates, talks by public health officers, readings on topics relating to household and civic sanitation. These