Venereal Diseases in New Zealand (1922) Report of the Special Committee of the Board of Health appointed by the Hon. Minister of Health

"Venereal Diseases in New Zealand" is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work is a report from a committee formed by New Zealand's Board of Health to investigate and provide recommendations about the prevalence and impact of venereal diseases in the country. This report delves into the various aspects of venereal diseases, including their causes, effects on public health, legislative history, and recommendations for education and prevention. The opening of the report presents the committee's establishment and its purpose, which arose from public health concerns regarding venereal diseases in New Zealand. It outlines the composition of the committee and their methodology for gathering evidence, which includes interviews with experts and consultation of medical statistics. The initial sections emphasize the public's ignorance about these diseases and the importance of addressing the issue through education and proper medical treatment, highlighting a need for both moral and legislative reforms to combat the spread of venereal diseases effectively. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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