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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
Kensington and Chelsea 1969
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kensington & Chelsea Borough]
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Admissions to holiday homes were as follows:-
| 1969 | 1968 | |
|---|---|---|
| Expectant and nursing mothers | 11 | 6 |
| Other adults | 74 | 81 |
| Children under five years of age | 22 | 11 |
| Schoolchildren | 37 | 54 |
Health Education
The need for Health Education continued during 1969 is a
continuing process carried on by fieldworkers, much of it so far as
mothers and young children are concerned by health visitors, on a
day-to-day and person-to-person basis as part of their ordinary
-duties. Public health inspectors and other members of the staff
also play an important part.
The Council's links with national organisations active in this
field were maintained during the year and Dr. W. T. Densham Ray,
Principal Medical Officer for the School Health Service, continued
his membership of the Inner London Education Authority's Panel on health
education.
As in previous years, a phased programme was devised at the
beginning of the year to enable special attention to be given to a
number of key subjects.
The programme for the year was:-
March and April Danger from Poisons in the
home
May and June Dental Health education
July and August Preparing for school; play,
including road safety
September and October Day-care of children
November and December Home Safety and prevention
of accidents in the home