Identity area
Type of entity
Authorized form of name
National Society for the Prevention of Venereal Disease
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Description area
Dates of existence
History
The National Society for the Prevention of Venereal Disease was founded in 1919 with the aim of preventing the spread of venereal diseases by encouraging the use of preventive prophylactics. The Society was particularly active during World War Two when the risk of the spread of venereal disease increased.