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Attention is also drawn to- the very large number of non-venereal patients who
present themselves for examination. This appears to indicate quite clearly that the
general public is appreciating more and more the efforts which have been, and are
being, made to spread far and wide a knowledge of the serious nature and grave
after-effects of the venereal diseases.

The continued use made by medical practitioners of the facilities for the
examination of pathological specimens is highly satisfactory.
Under the scheme, medical practitioners who fulfil certain conditions are entitled
to free supplies of the approved arsenobenzene preparations for the treatment of
their private patients. The number of medical practitioners within the county
availing themselves of this service is now 510, compared with 108 at the end of
1917. the first vear of the operation cf the scheme.
Venerea
disease;
hostel
accommodation.
From the outset the necessity was recognised for accommodation where young
women under treatment could be lodged during the period of infectivity,
and where various interests and occupations could be provided. Certain
hostels managed by or independently of hospitals have received grants in aid for
this purpose, and experience has proved the value of these hostels for the more
efficient treatment of certain cases and for preventing the spread of disease. During
the year 1932, the number of patients dealt with at these institutions from the
areas in the scheme was 240, the aggregate number of days in residence being 26,416.
Comparative figures for 1931 were 250 and 26,898.