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Sexually Transmitted Disease
New sexually transmitted disease research has been reported by scientists at St. Louis University
August 4th, 2009
According to recent research published in the Journal of Urban History, "St. Louis women reformers worked to combat prostitution and educate citizens about sexually transmitted diseases during the Depression." "Reformers took on problems not commonly discussed: sexuality, morality, and social disease. Women who staffed clinics, formed social hygiene committees, and promoted educational talks were also concerned with protecting monogamy and institutions of marriage and family. They elevated the professions of public health and social work, but positioned themselves as saviors of prostitutes and the working class. As long as reformers saved young women, families...
Source: Life Science Weekly (2009-08-04)
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