Бюллетень сибирской медицины (Feb 2009)

Commercial sex and its consequences: historical excursion of the problem

  • A. V. Zuyev,
  • G. V. Zakharova,
  • Ye. A. Kruk

DOI
https://doi.org/10.20538/1682-0363-2009-1-106-110
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 8, no. 1
pp. 106 – 110

Abstract

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Data on syphilis and sexually transmitted diseases (STD) in Tomsk starting from the late 19th century are presented. The state of medical inspection of prostitution and organization of hospitals for STD patients are reviewed in the historic aspect. Statistical data on the current situation with STD and results of questionnaire survey of sex workers in Tomsk are presented.

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