A Digest of the vital Statistics of the European and Native Armies in India: Interspersed with Suggestions for the Eradication and Mitigation of the Preventible and Avoidable Causes of Sickness and Mortality Amongst Imported and Indigenous Troops

"A Digest of the Vital Statistics of the European and Native Armies in India" by Joseph Ewart examines the health and mortality rates of both European and indigenous troops stationed in India. The book provides statistical analysis and identifies preventable causes of sickness and death among the military forces. Ewart intersperses the data with practical suggestions aimed at reducing these health issues. His work serves as an important resource for understanding the health challenges faced by armies in colonial India and offers strategies for improvement.