Second, the discovery that consumption is caused by a bacillus, and by that alone, and is spread by the scattering of that bacillus into the air, or upon food, drink, or clothing, to be breathed in or eaten by other victims.

Third, increase of medical skill and improved methods of recognizing the disease at a very early stage.

A case of consumption discovered early means a case cured, eight times out of ten.
Its Cure and Prevention.

Fortunately, the same methods which will cure the disease will also prevent it.

The best preventatives are food, fresh air, and sunshine.