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with possible sources of infection within the community and, of course,
at the same time make every effort to see that these individuals are
persuaded to attend at the nearest special clinic for investigation and
treatment if this is found to be necessary. The point of contact in this
Borough is the Chief Nursing Officer.
The subject of venereal disease has always been included as part of
the health education programme offered to secondary school children in
the Borough. However, in view of the general tendency to an increased
incidence of sexually transmitted disease, special efforts were made by the
Health Education Officer and the health visiting staff during the year to
expand these health and hygiene lectures to schools. The subject of
veneral diseases is not treated in isolation but is incorporated as part of a
genereal course on personal health and human relationships.