The article reviews an introduction to medical statistics by Hilda M. Woods and William T. Russell, published in 1931. The review highlights the increasing demand for information on vital and medical statistics, particularly in light of population problems and the importance of official reports. The authors are praised for their balanced approach, avoiding both overly complex mathematical formulas and dogmatic language. The book covers the nature of original data, tabulation, charts and diagrams, population estimates, birth and death rates, life tables, and the concept of probable error. The reviewer, M. Greenwood, recommends the book for its clarity and practical value, suggesting it deserves a wide circulation. The review also briefly mentions two other books: "Race as a Political Factor" by Prof. J. W. Gregory and "Race Mixture: Studies in Intermarriage and Miscegenation" by E. B. Reuter. Both books explore the effects of racial contact, but from different perspectives. Prof. Gregory advocates for segregation to prevent the absorption of inferior races, while Reuter's work delves into the biological and cultural impacts of intermarriage.The article reviews an introduction to medical statistics by Hilda M. Woods and William T. Russell, published in 1931. The review highlights the increasing demand for information on vital and medical statistics, particularly in light of population problems and the importance of official reports. The authors are praised for their balanced approach, avoiding both overly complex mathematical formulas and dogmatic language. The book covers the nature of original data, tabulation, charts and diagrams, population estimates, birth and death rates, life tables, and the concept of probable error. The reviewer, M. Greenwood, recommends the book for its clarity and practical value, suggesting it deserves a wide circulation. The review also briefly mentions two other books: "Race as a Political Factor" by Prof. J. W. Gregory and "Race Mixture: Studies in Intermarriage and Miscegenation" by E. B. Reuter. Both books explore the effects of racial contact, but from different perspectives. Prof. Gregory advocates for segregation to prevent the absorption of inferior races, while Reuter's work delves into the biological and cultural impacts of intermarriage.