...different heights:— The author observes that the identity of these resulte is тегу remarkable, aud may fairly be accepted as evidence of their accuracy....liable to a high rate of mortality. To test this, the nen have been divided into three classes, according to the extent of their vital capacity, and the...

...showing the average " vital capacity :" of men of different heights The author observes that the identitv of these results is very remarkable, and may fairly...be accepted as evidence of their accuracy. He next examinee the question whether a low vital capacity may be taken as an indication either of ~ a tendency...

...observes that the identity of these results is very re • m:uku>ili-, and may fairly be accepted ns evidence of their accuracy. He next examines the question whether a low vital capacity may he taken as an indication either of a tendency to pulmonary disease, or of a feeble constitution, rendering...

...following summary, showing the average " vital capacity " of men of different heights. The author observes that the identity of these results is very remarkable,...disease or of a feeble constitution rendering the individual liable HEIGHT. 5 ft. 8 in. 5 ft. 9 in. 5 ft. 10 in. 6 ft. 11 in. 6ft. Grenadier Guards ....

...those having a vital capacity below the average than in the other two classes. The author observes that the identity of these results is very remarkable,...fairly be accepted as evidence of their accuracy. The author next discusses the value of the spirometer in the selection of recruits, as indicating the...

...investigations with the spirometer. He has especially examined how far a capacity under the average may be taken as an indication either of a tendency...disease or of a feeble constitution, rendering the man liable to a higher rate of mortality than that to which men of or above the average are subject....