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The Public Health Department played an active part in
many research projects which included an investigation
into the smoking habits of the population (including an
assessment of the results of propaganda); the impact of
drinking and alcoholism in the community (this was a
survey carried out by a group of social science students
from Cambridge University), and a survey of the diet of
old people.
Health education activities were continued and many
lectures, talks film shows, and demonstrations were
given to members of clubs, churches schools etc. The
Medical Officer of Health broadcast on several occasions
both on radio and television.
The Department was visited by a number of people
during the year including doctors from Canada Chile,
United States. Japan and Yugoslavia as well as several
army health officers.
During the year, activities under the provisions of
the Housing Acts was intensified, particularly in relation
to houses in multiple occupation. In two extreme
instances it was necessary to invoke the powers vested in
the Council under the provisions of Section 73 of the
Housing Act 1964 to make Control Orders.
Since this is my last Annual Report for the Borough
of Camberwell. I would like to take this opportunity of
expressing my thanks and appreciation to the members of
the Council who have always given me such support and
encouragement in my efforts for the promotion of health
in the Borough. I wish to thank, also the other Chief
Officers and their staffs for their assistance and coperation
and finally, to pay tribute to the staff of
the Public Health .Department who have worked so well and
consciertiously, often during their own leisure time, in
the interests of the inhabitants of Camberwell- I am
grateful to them and proud of their achievements.
I am. Mr. Mayor, Aldermen and Councillors,
Your Obedient Servant,
H. D. CHALKE
Medical Officer of Health.