Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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Control of these diseases is attempted by trying to ensure
that not only the infected persons receive treatment, but that their
contacts, i.e. the sources of their infection, are also traced and
persuaded to undergo treatment. A senior medical officer is responsible
for tracing male contacts and the health visitors for tracing female
contacts.
Health education activities concerning venereal diseases
are reported on page 23.