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World Service,26 Jun 1996,13 mins

The First Ever Condom - And Other Contraceptive Firsts

Health Matters

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Contraceptives, artificial hips for children, and painless ways to remove saliva stones. The visit of Canada's history of contraception museum to London. The origins of the first condom is a mystery, although 562 AD is believed to be the year the first linen version was invented. Also in the programme the challenges of creating artificial hips for young patients and a painless way to remove saliva stones.

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