12 SEPTEMBER 1903, Page 15

THE NATIONAL HEALTH.

[TO THE EDITOR OF THE "SPECTATOR."]

SIR,—There is an outcry about the deterioration of the health of the nation, which will, I hope, lead to inquiry. Will any sane person maintain that dearer bread, and perhaps dearer meat, with cheaper tea, and perhaps cheaper tobacco and spirits, will improve the nation's health ? I trust some distinguished hygienist will give us his opinion.—I am, Sir, &c.,