Health Is A Victory (1942)
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Channel: A/V Geeks 16mm Films · 2012 · Education
American Social Hygiene Association. Made by Willard Pictures.; Script, Walter Clarke; photographer, Norman Dyhrenfurth. This film emphasizes the importance of public knowledge and cooperation in combating widespread diseases, particularly gonorrhea. It explains that medical science has identified the gonococcus germ and developed cures, but ignorance and misuse of treatments hinder progress. The film details how gonorrhea can cause severe health problems, including sterility and blindness, and stresses that self-treatment and unverified remedies are dangerous. It urges individuals to seek professional medical help for diagnosis and treatment, highlighting the availability of physicians and health services, and concludes by asserting that public awareness and adherence to scientific guidance are crucial for eradicating the disease. Keywords: Gonorrhea, public health, medical science, germs, prevention, treatment, cure, ignorance, knowledge, professionals, sterility, blindness, education. Higher quality versions of this film can also be licensed for stock footage. Contact [email protected] for more information.
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