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Building a dream in the garden suburbs

In the late 19th century a ‘garden suburb’ promised a retreat from London’s dirt and crowds. See how this new concept was developed to appeal to the health concerns of the literary classes.

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How architecture builds a profession of stress

Architects might produce buildings that enhance our health, but at what cost? Kristin Hohenadel explores architecture’s pressurised and stressful culture.

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Equality in genetics

Genetic counsellor Sasha Henriques harnessed her energy and resolve to tackle the racial biases she saw in her profession – with positive and promising results.

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How to design an HIV awareness campaign

Using carefully crafted, colourful graphics is one public health team’s creative approach.

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  • Saltare from the North East of England. Built for the manufacture of Alpaca and Mohair. Opened by Titus Salt in 1853. Planned with admirable arrangement for ensuring the health and comfort of the workpeople, and preventing accidents from the shafting and gearing.
  • Dear Colleague : Effective purchasing of HIV/AIDS-related services ... / Hilary Curtis, Executive Director.
  • Dear Colleague : West London Standing Conference on HIV/AIDS ... / Deirdre Feehan, AIDS Unit.
  • Family planning methods in Ghana. Colour lithograph by the Ministry of Health Ghana, ca. 2000.
  • Many people attempt to board an already crowded bus: importance of family planning in Ghana. Colour lithograph by the Ministry of Health Ghana, ca. 2000.
  • A woman accosts another at a water collecting point before a crowd of onlookers waiting to fill their buckets: importance of family planning in Ghana. Colour lithograph by the Ministry of Health Ghana, ca. 2000.
  • A man at a dispensary counter raises his arms in despair before crowds of waiting people: importance of family planning in Ghana. Colour lithograph by the Ministry of Health Ghana, ca. 2000.
  • A pregnant mother sits in tatters with her deprived family: importance of family planning in Ghana. Colour lithograph by the Ministry of Health Ghana, ca. 2000.
  • A pregnant mother sits crying before a table surrounded by her large deprived family: importance of family planning in Ghana. Colour lithograph by the Ministry of Health Ghana, ca. 2000.
  • A purple condom against a yellow backdrop with a message that condoms work; advertisement by the North, Central and Southern Health, New Zealand and numerous other organizations. Colour lithograph.
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