Józef Starkman (1847–1892) – popularyzator wiedzy medycznej w zakresie opieki nad chorym dzieckiem w domu
Józef Starkman (1847–1892) – the promoter of medical knowledge regarding home treatment of sick children

Summary/Abstract: This article aims to present the views of Dr. Józef Starkman regarding the hometreatment of sick children and young persons. The main point of the article underlinesthe importance of maintaining good hygiene in the rooms where sick people, includingthe children and the young spent their time. Starkman highlighted the roles of physicalactivity, mental hygiene, physical development, proper clothing and balanced, healthyeating. In his opinion, childhood habits tended to impact on adulthood. According toStarkman, the reasons for numerous health problems and disorders should have beendefined on the basis of imbalanced diet, neglecting hygiene and poor sanitary conditions.He also emphasised deficiencies in physical activity and spiritual development asregards the children’s and youth’s time spent both at home and at school.

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