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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Croydon 1953
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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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 continued.
Aircraft and Passenger Arrivals, Croydon Airport.
| Aircraft | Passengers | |
|---|---|---|
| "Excepted Area" | 1,498 | 3,425 |
| Europe outside Excepted Area | 193 | 2,982 |
| Africa, Middle East | 13 | 89 |
| Asia | 2 | 3 |
| 1,706 | 6,499 |
Included in the above figures were 1,379 Aliens carried in
356 Aircraft.
CREMATIONS ACT, 1902
During the year 2,197 certificates were completed by the
Medical Officer of Health in the capacity of Medical Referee under
the above Act.
INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATES FOR VACCINATION
During the year 848 certificates were dealt with at the office
(742 Smallpox, 57 Cholera, 45 T.A.B., 1 Typhus and 3 in respect
of general condition of health).
NATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT, 1948 (Section 47)
Three cases (females) were dealt with under the National
Assistance (Amendment) Act, 1951.
Two patients were taken to Queen's Hospital, one age 89
being infirm and one age 65, physically incapacitated.
The third case, although over 90 years of age, was sufficiently
active for admission to a Corporation hostel for old people.
STAFF MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS
932 examinations were made during the year by the Medical
Staff of the Department.
101