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DEPARTMENT OF HYGIENE COMPARES 1933, 1934

Releases Figures on Physical Status of Members--Individual Postures are Extremely Bad

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Figures released yesterday by the Department of Bygiene compared the results of the physical examinations of this year's and last year's Freshmen. The two classes were remarkable in their similarity. Figures on the physical condition of members in detail follow:   1934   No.  P.C. Tonsils and adenoids removed  596  63. Appendix removed  108  11. Cannot swim  82  8.6 Smoke  381  40. Wear Glasses  354  37. Color Blind  3  .3 A posture  24  2.5 B posture  287  30.3 C posture  379  40.1 D posture  257  27.1   1933   No.  P.C. Tonsils and adenoids removed  653  70.8 Appendix removed  90  9.9 Cannot swim  74  8. Smoke  345  37.4 Wear Glasses  312  33.8 Color Blind  6  .7 A posture  23  2.5 B posture  213  23.1 C posture  443  48. D posture  243  26.4

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