On the recent action of the state with regard to venereal disease
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McWeeney, E.J. 'On the recent action of the state with regard to venereal disease'. - Dublin: Journal of the Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland,Vol. XIII Part XCVII, 1917-1919, pp498-517Download Item:
Abstract:
"Syphilis and
Gonorrhoea, respectively, the more serious and the less
serious of those diseases, bear names which from the principle of association sound evilly to the ear. So, to, does
the expression 'venereal disease,' which, by the way, is a
misnomer, since it implies that the diseases are only contracted in sexual intercourse. Except in medical literature, these words have, until quite recently, been almost entirely
tabooed, and the things they connote have for the most
part been ignored." The veil has now been withdrawn
and a flood of light thrown on the hidden canker that has
been so long gnawing at the vitals of our modern civilisation.
The moment seems opportune for a communication
on the subject in view of the fact that our Public
Health Authority here in Dublin is at present on the
threshold of concerted action as against these diseases. In what follows I shall endeavour to give as clear an idea of
the nature and extent of the evil as I can without going
into those more technical details which are properly reserved
for the medical profession.
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Read January 24th, 1918
Author: McWeeney, E.J.
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Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of IrelandType of material:
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Journal of The Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of IrelandVol. XIII Part XCVII 1917-1919
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Venereal disease, Public health policyISSN:
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