Public Health Intelligence of the Health Organisation of the League of Nations
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Sir,?May I through the courtesy of your columns bring to the notice of the Public Health Administrators the facilities that exist in the Health Organisation of the League of Nations for the supply of information relating to the detailed application of different Public Health methods in various countries. In addition comparative information is available with regard to Epidemiological Statistics and Public Health Legislation. The Health Organisation is willing to supply, as far
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