Health Education
SIR.—I agree with many of the points made by John Rowan Wilson in his article, 'Morality and the Health Service,' in your issue of March 11. But a very important point he missed is the amazing ignor- ance of the public concerning the simple rules of health and the more common illnesses.
If a survey was carried out to ascertain how much people knew about the signs of cancer, the reasons for dangerous heart conditions, high and low blood pressure, the value of exercise, fresh air, etc., the results would be astounding. One of the most urgent and vital educational campaigns that should be run- ning today is for health education. I am sure that if the next Government is intelligent enough to spend one million pounds a year for five years, using every possible medium for such a campaign, the National Health bill would be far lower than it is today.
JOHN OTHER ROE
Les Orchidies, 42 Chemin de In Bruyere, Pully, 1012 Lausanne I Puny, Suisse.
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