Incidence of abnormalities of the toe clefts among British troops in Malaya.

tropical exposure, and between these and heat disorders. The relative value of artificial acclimatisation and indoctrination is worthy of study. The present attitude to drinking water cannot be improved, and no longer are salt tablets administered as a drill. Extra salt is probably no guarantee against heat disorders and may in some men aggravate prickly heat. More important than extra salt are good personal hygiene and high morale. Research on tropical clothing is continuing, but serious thought should be given to the weight of the infantry jungle load. If past lessons are not to be forgotten, a still closer link must be maintained between the disciplines of Army Health, Applied Physiology, Service Psychology and Military Medicine.