Sixth Imperial Social Hygiene Congress

Abstract

THE sixth Imperial Social Hygiene Congress will be held at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Keppel Street, London, W.C.I on July 3–7 under the presidency of Sir Basil Blackett. On July 3, the presidential address will be delivered, and the rest of the Congress will be divided into a series of discussions including such topics as the effect on established social customs of modern knowledge and economic conditions; changes in the outlook on prostitution; biology and healthâ the teaching of biology in schools and colleges; conference of teachers of biology; methods of dealing with venereal disease in the defence forces of different nations; the training, etc., of health visitors, nurses and mid-wives; venereal disease administration and the supply of educational and cultural films. Progress reports from Great Britain and the Dominions concerning different branches of social hygiene will be presented at the Congress. Arrangements have been made for visits to various institutions of interest to the delegates, a special display of films, and an exhibition of simple equipment used in biological teaching. Further information concerning the Congress can be obtained from the Secretary, British Social Hygiene Council, Carteret House, Carteret Street, London, S.W.1.