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HEALTH EDUCATION
FILM PROGRAMMES AND INFORMAL TALKS
The demand for this popular method of health education
showed a sharp increase over the previous year, the total of
90 visits being over one-third more than in 1959. Film
shows and talks, or talks alone, continue to be the most
effective method of dissemination of health propaganda.
This was clearly demonstrated by the many letters of
appreciation received, and the raising of points bearing
on the programmes. Many new organisations were visited and
a number of requests for repeat visits were received.
The average audience showed an increase in size over
previous years, although individual audiences varied, as
usual, from between 300 at one old people's club to 25 at
other sessions. The estimated total attendances for the
year was over 5,000.
The subjects chosen varied widely, as can be seen in
Table I below. Talks normally last about 20 minutes and
film shows an hour. When the two are combined the films
are adjusted so that the whole programme does not exceed
60 minutes.
Summary of the Work of the Health
Education Unit, 1960

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