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routine. The attention of the public should persistently 

 be called to the importance of co-operation in this move- 

 ment. 



DISCUSSION OF DR. WALKER'S PAPER 



Dr. Pollock suggested that a great many Boards of Edu- 

 cation might profit by spending a little more money for per- 

 sonal study in Economics that would be directed along 

 these lines. Dr. East emphasized that special knowledge 

 relative to the control of communicable diseases is essential 

 and that therefore the link of Nursing Services in this con- 

 nection could not be overlooked. 



In this connection the question was brought up of the 

 importance of general publicity and education along pub- 

 lic health lines. It seemed to be the general impression 

 of the Section that very little had been and is being done 

 in the way of general education of the public. Mr. 

 Richardson stated that the State Department of Public 

 Health not only maintained constant educational service 

 that embraces special bulletins, motion picture films, lan- 

 tern slides, posters, exhibit material, and demonstration 

 service but it carried out such special programs as Health 

 Promotion Week and Better Baby Conferences. 



