heal~h protection for children and youths have been adopted in conformity ~ith the fact that prophylaxis is the primary concarn of tha socialist health system. Th~se rules take account of the most modern. scientific knowledge and of a constantly growing interest of families in information on healthy living, -· 10 - nutrition, and infnnt and child care. The 897 prenatal and 9,966 postnatal care centres existing in the GDR carry out prescribed examinations of pregnant women and of children according ton standard -progra~m~ introduced in 1978. The medical records kept by these centres accompany ever~ child until wo~king life. The public relations programmes of governmental and non­ go~ernmental advisory centres include health education, nutrition, marital and family life, child education, sex educa~ion, organization of lsisure time, or runni~g a house­ hold. The GDR's health and social welfare .services have a . . staff of 450,000 who go about their duties with a high sense of responsibility and co~mitment. More than 88 per cent of their personnel are women and mothers. The demand to give women access to all careers in the health services, including the top levels, has been fulfilled in the GDR for many years. 50.8 per cent of the doctors are women, and many of them hold higher posts sue~ as senior physicians, ward doctors, depart­ mental heads, uni~ersity teachers, senior consultants, and distri~t or county medical officers. One deputy of the Minister of Health is a woman. The l~rge network of recre3tional facilities in the GDR is of great importance for the living standard of families. At present, the working population has at its disposal a totDl of about 4.5 million holiday trips sponsored by the trade unions or enterprises. Special ::1tten~:.on is ~..; ,,.-:::::.,., ':j-I-· I 4. Part IV (~rticle 15 and 16) of the Convention concerns 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the healthcare system and services in the GDR (German Democratic Republic), highlighting its focus on prophylaxis, prenatal and postnatal care, health education, and the role of women in the healthcare profession. It also touches on the availability of recreational facilities and holiday trips. The text does not seem to be discussing economic development, natural resources, industry, transport, international trade, employment, humanitarian aid, culture, or science and technology.

**Category**
Health, Education