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Frank Rowntree discusses the provision of sex education in schools for pupils and parents. He comments on the dangers of parents opting out.

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Frank Rowntree compilation recordings. Part 1, Track 1.

Frank Rowntree talks about fireworks safety. He mentions the large number of under13s who are hurt by fireworks. He asks people to consider whether giving young children 'a penny for the guy' is a good idea - especially if fireworks are bought illegally. He catalogues all the specific safety issues and safeguards for handling fireworks.

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Frank Rowntree compilation recordings. Part 6, Track 13.

Frank Rowntree talks about putting on weight and dieting. He lists how many calories typical food and snacks have. He forewarns against the gradual creep of calorie consumption which is commonly called 'middle-age' spread.

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Frank Rowntree compilation recordings. Part 2, Track 1.

Frank Rowntree discusses food hygiene. He criticises the housewife for many poor practices in the home. Rowntree then explains that there are public health inspectors who will enforce the law; Rowntree suggests that the public has a role in drawing attention to breaches of hygiene.

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Frank Rowntree compilation recordings. Part 3, Track 5.

Frank Rowntree returns to the topic of pollution which has been discusses in previous programmes. On this occasion he discusses the toxicity of new medicines and the regulation in the pharmaceutical industry. He talks about our growing awareness of the dangers of individual substances such as mercury and cadmium.

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Rowntree, Francis St. D.

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Frank Rowntree compilation recordings. Part 1, Track 1.

Frank Rowntree compilation recordings. Part 6, Track 13.

Frank Rowntree compilation recordings. Part 2, Track 1.

Frank Rowntree compilation recordings. Part 3, Track 5.

Frank Rowntree compilation recordings. Part 5, Track 6.

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Rowntree, Francis St. D.

Catalogue

Frank Rowntree compilation recordings. Part 1, Track 1.

Frank Rowntree compilation recordings. Part 6, Track 13.

Frank Rowntree compilation recordings. Part 2, Track 1.

Frank Rowntree compilation recordings. Part 3, Track 5.

Frank Rowntree compilation recordings. Part 5, Track 6.

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