Estimated Number of Cases of Syphilis Among Adults

Estimated Number of Cases of Syphilis Among Adults

Contributor(s):
Committee for Civilian Co-operation in Combating Venereal Diseases. Council of National Defense
Publication:
Produced: [April 1918]
Language(s):
English
Format:
Text
Subject(s):
World War I
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Syphilis
Genre(s):
Archival Materials
Fliers (printed matter)
Abstract:
During World War I, conscription and the medical examination of millions of draftees brought to the fore the extent of venereal diseases among the U.S. population. Controlling these diseases, especially syphilis, among troops and in communities surrounding military training camps became a major undertaking of the War Department. It used educational campaigns and propaganda, as exemplified by this flier, and drew on medical research, including Heidelberger's, to counter the threat syphilis posed to the nation's military manpower.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
1 pages
NLM Unique ID:
101584940X41 (See in Profiles in Science)
Profiles in Science ID:
DHBBCY
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101584940X41
Archival Collection:
The Michael Heidelberger Papers (Profiles in Science)