London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
View report page
Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Croydon 1952
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
This page requires JavaScript
112
CROYDON AIRPORT—HEALTH CONTROL
With the partial withdrawal of Immigration Officers, the work
formerly performed by the Medical Receptionists was placed upon
the Customs Officers. The system of continuous "on call"
manning by Medical Officers has oontinued. One medical
examination was carried out under the Aliens Order. Other
queries arose regarding passengers who were ill whilst travelling.
One case of suspected infectious disease was encountered and
arrangements for subsequent admission to Waddon Hospital
were made.
Aircraft and Passenger Arrivals, Croydon Airport.
| Aircraft | British Passengers | Alien Passengers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Excepted Area" | 1,544 | 1,004 | 295 |
| Europe outside Excepted Area | 232 | 80 | 17 |
| South Africa, Middle East | — | — | — |
| Far East, Persia | — | — | — |
| 1,776 | 1,084 | 312 |
NATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT, 1948 (Section 47).
No cases dealt with during 1952.
CREMATION ACT, 1902
During the year 2,156 certificates were completed by the
Medical Officer of Health in the capacity of Medical Referee under
the above Act.
STAFF MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS.
Eight hundred and sixty-seven examinations were made during
the year by the Medical Staff of the Department.