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Frank Rowntree talks about heart disease as a result of a report published in the Lancet about whether hard and soft water affect the incidence of heart disease. Rowntree reassures the listeners about the quality of their water and points out that there are more risk factors such as smoking.

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Frank Rowntree compilation recordings. Part 2, Track 3.

Frank Rowntree talks about pain. It can be considered to be a 'good thing' as it is a warning sign worth further investigation. The problem with 'pain' is that it is subjective. Rowntree says there is no merit to having 'a stiff upper lip'. He refers to the adoption of anaesthesia in childbirth - the removal of pain was considered to be sacreligous.

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Frank Rowntree compilation recordings. Part 2, Track 14.

Frank Rowntree discusses the right toys to buy for Christmas. He warns against highly inflammable toys. He asks people to look carefully for loose or sharp pieces. He also mentions checking the voltages. For play-along toys, they should be robust.

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Frank Rowntree compilation recordings. Part 3, Track 11.

Rowntree talks about ice cream and dentistry. He comments on whether or not they are good for children. Ice cream can be an ideal snack, although ice lollies or ice pops are not due to their high sugar content.

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Frank Rowntree has just become a Master of Science in the Faculty of Medicine and explains what this means. He talks about the science of disease prevention, disease induced by behaviour. He summarises the history of medicine and the more recent focus on behaviour. He looks forward to 1974 when services are planned to be co-ordinated.

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Frank Rowntree compilation recordings. Part 3, Track 4.

Frank Rowntree discusses back-ache. Rowntree identifies the Easter bank holiday as the time when many people succomb to over-exertion and then back-ache. He recommends gradually building-up the tempo. This should be extended to other leisure activities too.

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Frank Rowntree compilation recordings. Part 2, Track 11.

Rowntree talks about inventive genius which starts in childhood. He comments on dangerous adaptions with, for example, electricity.

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Part of a record, which has just been launched, 'Drugtaker (Beware)' by Derek Paul, is played and Frank Rowntree talks about the apparent permissiveness (both sexual and drug-related) which can be communicated by pop songs. Rowntree suggests that the media may unknowingly promote drug use. He takes a pragmatic approach and talks about this record as a means to communicate a message to young people. The proceeds of the record will go towards a drug charity. The remainder of the song is then played.

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Frank Rowntree compilation recordings. Part 3, Track 13.

Frank Rowntree talks about smallpox. At the time of the broadcast, smallpox was still endemic in other countries, athough there has only been one course in the UK. International vaccination has proved very effective. Immunisation is important for medical professionals.

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Frank Rowntree discusses how to keep warm safely. He talks about suitable warm clothing during Winter. He recommends light insulating layers rather than lots of heavy layers.

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Frank Rowntree is asked to describe the health benefits of margarine versus butter. He describes recent research at the time of the broadcast, which identifies animal fats as unhealthy. A few anecdotes regarding the history of margarine Worldwide are also mentioned.

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Frank Rowntree compilation recordings. Part 6, Track 15.

Frank Rowntree is asked to talk about tuck shops in schools. Rowntree says that children that have a good breakfast do not need a mid-morning snack. He is against their provision and he cites peer pressure being the reason why they are so popular. Another issue is that they are profit making ventures to assist schools in their fund raising. He asks schools to stock crisps, nuts and raisins instead of sweets. He cites sweets as a major cause of evil and tooth decay.

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Frank Rowntree compilation recordings. Part 2, Track 4.

Frank Rowntree talks about coughs and colds or 'droplet infections'. He describes how to blow your nose properly and the hygienic use of handkerchiefs!

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Frank Rowntree is asked to comment on the practice of taking a hip flask out with alcohol in when it is cold. The presenter noticed that this practice was common when he attended a football match prior to the programme airing. Rowntree says that this gives a false feeling of warmth. He lists some of the adverse features of alcohol consumption. He thinks that drinking alcohol in a crowded space may lead to a mob mentality.

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Frank Rowntree is asked what people should do if they have a hang-over. He suggests drinking water and getting fresh air. If still 'under the influence', he suggests the listener should sleep the after effects off.

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This programme is about 'further drinking'; the 1970s equivalent of binge drinking. Frank Rowntree talks about this behaviour with regards alcohol consumption. He comments about having the right drink, at the right time, with amounts appropriate for the right person.

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Frank Rowntree and the presenter discuss access to doctors. Rowntree comments that everyone in the UK is registered to a doctor. He then discusses home visits and the dilemma whether to call a doctor out. This is a judgement call by the doctor. Rowntree says that the doctor knows best in almost all instances.

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Frank Rowntree compilation recordings. Part 4, Track 14.

The radio presenter quotes Keats 'seasons of mists of mellow fruitfulness'... Frank Rowntree is asked to talk about wayside fruits. He discusses the dangers in eating berries, especially for children.

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Frank Rowntree comments on personal hygiene. He claims that there is no excuse for the lack of personal washing. He recommends showers rather than baths. He likes in particular the continental practice of having a bidet in the bathroom. Finally he asserts how one's general well-being is enhanced by being clean.

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Frank Rowntree comments on littering. He laments the disposable nature of much packaging which means that litter gets left at popular beauty spots. He also mentions the health hazards created by people who foul the countryside by urinating and defaecating outside. He suggests using a public convenience whenever possible.

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Frank Rowntree compilation recordings. Part 5, Track 14.

Frank Rowntree discusses cancer. He describes the fear which can arise when someone suspects cancer, supplying an anecdote from his experience. The presenter asks about the link between smoking and cancer; Rowntree then underlines that this is a hazardous activity.

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Frank Rowntree compilation recordings. Part 1, Track 4.

Rowntree talks about Wintertime in relation to daylight saving, after the clocks go back. In the dark mornings, children need to wear some form of florescent clothing, which is produced by RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. He refers to a recent campaign, 'Wear Something White at Night'.

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Frank Rowntree compilation recordings. Part 3, Track 14.

Frank Rowntree and the presenter discuss 'messing' about in boats. Rowntree expresses concern with regards to the safety issues, particularly with no instruction. Flotation devices and safety aids are important. Learning to swim is encouraged.

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Frank Rowntree compilation recordings. Part 4, Track 15.

Frank Rowntree discusses the transmission of veneral diseases or STDs. The listener is told that if you have ANY casual sexual contact, you must be checked, even with no symptoms.

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Rowntree discusses crazy shoe fashions. The presenter expresses a dislike for the trend of wearing clogs. In terms of health, it is likely that posture will be adversely affected, although it can be sometime before the exact health risks are known.

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