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7 - Medical Matters

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 August 2020

Jeremy A. Crang
Jeremy A. Crang
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University of Edinburgh
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This chapter investigates the medical arrangements made for servicewomen as well as their general health. This includes a discussion of such matters as foot deformities, head infestation, menstrual disorders, venereal disease and pregnancy. Unmarried pregnant personnel were a particular concern for the military authorities and much thought was given to their welfare.

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Healthmenstruationvenereal diseasepregnancy
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Sisters in Arms
Women in the British Armed Forces during the Second World War
 , pp. 124 - 140
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2020

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  • Medical Matters
  • Jeremy A. Crang, University of Edinburgh
  • Book: Sisters in Arms
  • Online publication: 31 August 2020
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781139004190.008
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  • Medical Matters
  • Jeremy A. Crang, University of Edinburgh
  • Book: Sisters in Arms
  • Online publication: 31 August 2020
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781139004190.008
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  • Medical Matters
  • Jeremy A. Crang, University of Edinburgh
  • Book: Sisters in Arms
  • Online publication: 31 August 2020
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781139004190.008
Available formats
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