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In-service training courses for teachers are now held annually and
include one session on sexually transmitted diseases given by Dr. J. Barrow,
M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Consultant Venereologist, Croydon General Hospital.
The Health Education Section has a good selection of reference books
on sexually transmitted diseases in the Library and samples of current
pamphlets used in connection with talks are also available. The Department
also owns copies of the film "A ½ Million Teenagers" which is suitable for
young people and other relevant material from different sources.
The Principal Health Education Officer is also in regular contact with
the Croydon Occupational Health Nurses Group of the Royal College of
Nursing and is encouraging them to undertake as much health education as
possible in the 16 - 25 year age group.
(e) Smoking and Health
No anti-smoking clinics are in operation at present. Education about
smoking and health is included in all health education programmes and
wide publicity of the Health Education Council's material has been given
throughout the town.