|Where There Is No Doctor - A Village Health Care Handbook (Hesperian Foundation, 1993, 516 p.)|
IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE MEANING OF SOME OF THE WORDS IN THIS BOOK:
Look for the word in the VOCABULARY right after the green pages in the back of the book. Words explained in the Vocabulary are written in italics the first time they are used in a chapter.
BEFORE USING ANY MEDICINE:
Always look at the GREEN PAGES for information on uses, dosage, risks, and precautions.
TO BE READY FOR EMERGENCIES:
1. Keep a Medicine Kit like the ones recommended in Chapter 23 handy in the house or in the village.
2. Study this book before it is needed, especially Chapter 10, FIRST AID, and Chapter 4, HOW TO CARE FOR A SICK PERSON.
TO HELP KEEP YOUR FAMILY IN GOOD HEALTH:
Carefully study Chapter 11, on NUTRITION, and Chapter 12, on PREVENTION, and pay attention to the guidelines and precautions.
TO IMPROVE HEALTH IN YOUR COMMUNITY:
Organize a meeting of your neighbors, to study this book and discuss local health problems. Or ask a teacher to give classes to the children and adults, using the book. You will find many useful suggestions in the brown pages, WORDS TO THE VILLAGE HEALTH WORKER, in the first part of this book.