Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Greenwich Borough]
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sophisticated posters and leaflets on a variety of subjects to supplement
the diminishing availability from national sources. Many of
these have been adopted by other local authorities and orders for
large quantities have been received.
Our "home-produced" 28 min. colour 16mm. optical sound film
"Henry" on the services provided for the elderly, made in 1970,
has been an instant success. Screenings have been made to most
pensioners' clubs and many other organisations and schools.
Requests for loans have been received from all parts of the United
Kingdom.
ALPHABETICAL LIST OF HEALTH EDUCATION ASPECTS
1. Alcoholism.
2. Artificial Resuscitation.
3. Cancer: (a) Breast, (b) Cervix, (c) Rectum, (d) Lung, (e)—
4. Careers: (a) Health Visitor, (b) Midwife, (c) District Nurse,
(d) Geriatric Visitor, (e) Public Health Inspector, (f)—
5 Clean Air.
6. Clean Water.
7. Dental Health and Fluoridation.
8. Drug Addiction.
9. First Aid.
10. Food Hygiene and Food Poisoning.
11. Foot Health.
12. Health Guidance: (a) Sleep, (b) Fresh Air, (c) Exercise, (d)—
13. Health Services: (a) Environmental Health, (b) Personal
Health, (c) School Health, (d) Geriatric Health, (e) Hospitals,
(f) General Practitioner, (g) Dental Services, (h) Ophthalmic,
(i) Other Supplementary, (j)—
14. Home Safety.
15. Housing (Public Health): (a) Maintenance, (b) Clearance and
Redevelopment, (c) Overcrowding, (d)—
16. Infectious Diseases: (a) Tuberculosis, (b) Measles, (c) Whooping
Cough, (d) Polio, (e) Diphtheria, (f) Smallpox, (g) Tetanus,
(h) Influenza, (i) Cough and Colds, (j) Rubella, (k) Immunisation
and Vaccination, (1)—
17. Maternal and Child Welfare.
18. Mental Health: (a) Behaviour, (b) Social, (c)—
19. Noise Abatement.
20. Nutrition and Obesity.
21. Old People's Welfare (Health Services).
22. Personal Hygiene.