- If the loss of weight is more marked amongst prisoners on one form of labour than on another, the tasks should be carefully regulated and the prisoners employed on that particular work changed should the tendency to lose weight continue. Prisoners who at three successive weighments are found to be losing weight, or in whom the loss of weight at any weighment is found to be over 5 lbs. should not ordinarily be placed on hard labour till they recover the loss. On the other hand, the Medical Officer should guard against being imposed upon by prisoners who scheme to lose weight, by causing such prisoners to be weighed unexpectedly at short intervals.
