Know For Sure (1941)
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Channel: A/V Geeks 16mm Films · 2012 · Education
Higher quality versions of this film can also be licensed for stock footage. Contact [email protected] for more information. This film is a public health announcement about syphilis, focusing on its dangers, transmission, and the importance of seeking medical treatment. It opens with a tragic story of a baby dying due to syphilis contracted from its mother, who unknowingly was infected by her husband. The film then delves into various case studies, illustrating how syphilis can go undetected, leading to severe health consequences like brain softening, heart attacks, and death. It emphasizes that syphilis is curable with prompt medical attention from licensed physicians, while warning against quack doctors and worthless remedies. The narrative highlights the importance of early detection through blood tests and adherence to treatment, urging the public to get informed and seek help from health departments and licensed doctors to prevent the spread of the disease and protect themselves and their families. Keywords: Syphilis, Venereal Disease, Public Health, Medical Treatment, Transmission, Prevention, Diagnosis, Quackery, Public Awareness, Health Education, Curable, Infectious Disease.
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