This report, published by the Royal Commission on the Care and Control of the Mentally Defective and Feeble-Minded in Ontario, examines the prevalence of venereal disease in the province. Written by Justice of Appeal Commissioner The Honourable Frank Egerton Hodgins, this report offers valuable insights into the challenges and complexities of treating mental illness and public health concerns.

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