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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
Greenwich 1966
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Greenwich Borough]
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Table III below gives a brief analysis of the results:— TABLE III VISUAL SCREENING
| Sample | Age Group | Total Screened | Passed | Failed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old People's Clubs | 5 | 86 | 8 | 78 |
| Garden Party | 1 | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| 2 | 2 | 2 | — | |
| 3 | 4 | 4 | - | |
| 4 | 13 | 7 | 6 | |
| 5 | 7 | 2 | 5 | |
| Staff | 3 | 34 | 25 | 9 |
| 4 | 26 | 9 | 17 | |
| 179 | 63 | 116 |
AGE GROUP No. 1—Under 15 years
No. 2—15-18 years
No. 3—19-44 years
No. 4—45-64 years
No. 5—65 years and over
Publicity
The Service has occasional use of shop windows adjacent to
the main shopping thoroughfare in Woolwich. Displays mounted in
these windows included:
The Role of the Health Visitor.
Rail and Water Safety.
Only Mugs take Drugs.
Venereal Disease.
Mental Health.
Artificial Resuscitation.
Kill that Fly—Food Hygiene.
Eye Care.
Immunisation.
Home Accident Prevention.
The Work of the Public Health Inspector.
Fireworks Safety.
Such windows provide effective publicity since animation and
lighting effects can be introduced to attract attention.
In addition, the Service has the use of 14 poster sites at railway
stations in the Borough and posters are displayed on these at
monthly intervals. In larger campaigns the many sites under the
control of the Entertainments Officer are used through the courtesy
of the Amenities Committee.
The 25 Welfare Centres in the Borough participate in the
monthly topic and mount their own supporting displays where
possible.