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An overview of the free healthcare available for children, and the environmental improvements that led to increased public well-being in Britain.
How Britain safeguards her people's health
A description of Britain's public health services. Pre-natal clinics, modern maternity hospitals, child-welfare centres, school medical services safeguard the health of the rising generation. Special measures are taken to combat industrial ill-health. The importance of environment is recognized [sic]; slums are replaced by modern housing estates.'
(Films of Britain - British Council Film Department Catalogue - 1946-47)
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