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D.P.H. (Sherratt and Hughes, Manchester. 2s. 6d.) In yet another

pamphlet Dr. Carruthers urges a rational hygiene and mode of life for those passing middle age, and the early seeking of medical advice as soon as any variation from

normal health is observed. Any exciting cause of irritation must be eliminated, and if any part of the body attracts

attention, a person should not be satisfied until he has taken steps to have the cause investigated. We agree that the early recognition of cancer is essential, but on the other hand,

a too close attention to the details of health is liable in many to degenerate into hypochondriasis coupled with a veritable karkinophobia.