In order to reduce the negative example in the public space, in 1972 the Latvian SSR banned the consumption of alcoholic beverages in public places. Alcoholism was recognized as a problem in the Soviet Union. Alcoholics were publicly condemned for being unable to work and passing alcoholism on to future generations. Modern psychologists specializing in narcology believe that the co-dependence that develops in the children of alcoholics negatively affects self-confidence and individuality. Codependent children don't care about their own well-being, but the codependent parent, their fear and concern for them. Addiction in the family causes emotional trauma and can develop into alcoholism.

The illustration used in the card, which warns about the diseases caused by alcoholism, was published already in the 20th century initially in Germany. Its origin is most likely related to the wave of combating alcoholism that took over Europe in the 19th century. the end. Today, the postcard's message is still relevant and alcohol consumption is the cause of more than 60 different diseases, incl. damage to the gastrointestinal tract, cirrhosis of the liver. In Latvia, according to the information provided by the Ministry of Health, in 2020 absolute alcohol consumption reached 12.1 l per inhabitant, which was the highest indicator in the European Union.

Cervical cancer is the seventh most common type of cancer in the world. Its origins are well researched. Already at the end of the 20th century, the German virologist Harald zur Hausen proved that high-risk strains of the human papillomavirus (CPV) cause cervical cancer. The vaccine against CVP entered circulation in 2006 and was immediately available in Latvia. In 2020, the World Health Organization developed three recommendations for the complete eradication of cervical cancer: vaccination against CPV until the age of 15, regular examination every 5-10 years for women from the age of 30, and medical assistance for cervical cancer patients.

Already at the beginning of the 20th century, room ventilation and fresh air were recommended to reduce diseases that spread through airborne droplets. Fresh air is valuable both for reducing morbidity and improving health and well-being. Sleeping with an open window can improve sleep and cognitive performance in adults and children. The time spent in daylight is especially important for babies' health. Activities in the fresh air are necessary for the development of children, which warm up the body, strengthen the immune system, stimulate interest in the environment and develop body motor skills.

The poster comically depicts the evolution of the condom from the Ice Age to the present day. As in every joke, there is a grain of truth hidden in this one, because the materials condoms are made of have changed over time. The oldest written evidence of the use of condoms is from 1564, they were made of cloth and used to protect against syphilis. Rubber condoms were widely used in the 19th century. at the end, but latex - in the 20th century. in the second decade, to protect against sexually transmitted infections, incl. HIV and unwanted pregnancies.

The peak of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemic was in 1995, when 3.16 million people worldwide were infected with it during the year. At that time, the effectiveness of antiviral therapy was low and the infection destroyed the immune system within 2-12 years. The highest death rate was in 2004, when 1.86 million people died of AIDS. Today, the spread of HIV in the world has not been completely stopped and every year almost 1 million people die from AIDS. The most effective forms of prevention are still public awareness of proper protection and availability of condoms, HIV tests and medication.