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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 1956
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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All child-minders are required before registration to show
by a satisfactory X-ray of the chest that they are free from
pulmonary tuberculosis. Annual re X-rays are also required.
CROYDON AIRPORT - HEALTH CONTROL
With the partial withdrawal of Immigration Officers, the work
formerly performed by the Medical Receptionists was placed up
the Customs Officers. The system of continuous "on call " manning
by Medical Officers has continued. Refugees from Hungary (333)
were all seen by Medical Officers on arrival.
| Aircraft | Passenger | |
|---|---|---|
| "Excepted Area" | 3,522 | 11,097 |
| Europe outside Excepted Area | 219 | 4,969 |
| Africa, Middle East | 4 | 36 |
| Asia | 2 | 28 |
| 3, 747 | 16,130 |
Included in the above figures were 2,672 Aliens carried
754 Aircraft.
CREMATION ACTS, 1902 AND 1952
During the year 2,250 certificates were completed by the Medical
Officer of Health in the capacity of Medical Referee under
the above Acts.
INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATES FOR VACCINATION
During the year 1,267 certificates were dealt with at the
office (1,134 Smallpox, 95 Cholera and 38 T. A. B.)
STAFF MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS
1,248 examinations were made during the year by the Medical
Staff of the Department including 370 vision tests for drivers.
As the employers of a staff totalling many thousands,
Corporation must maintain a form of industrial health service
and this is provided by the Health Department. A Health Questionnaire
is completed by every officer to whom an appointment is