Main Preventive Measures of Samara Region Health Department Directed against Social Illnesses in 1920s
Samara Region Health Department (hereinafter referred to as SRHD) was interested in decreasing of the rate of venereal diseases, tuberculosis, trachoma and malaria and paid special attention to preventive measures directed against social illnesses. The main preventing measures and educative activities of SRHD are considered in this article. The essence of the conducted work is described as well as the form and way of educative activities. The measures and their results are also assessed.