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HEALTH EDUCATION.
The distribution of health education literature and information on a
wide variety of subjects continued throughout the year. Each month 1,000
copies of Better Health", the journal of the Central Council for Health
Education, was distributed among old people" s clubs, youth clubs and voluntary
organisations, while copies were available to the general public at
libraries and other council establishments, free of charge.
Constant check by Public Health Inspectors was kept of food premises
and market stalls which displayed food, and from which food was sold. Zdvice
and assistance was given on hygiene matters, and from time to time circulars
were sent to various sections of the food trades, bringing to their notice
matters which were of interest and importance to public health,
Health Education posters were on all public buildings and notice boards,
and many voluntary organisations exhibited posters on their premises.
“Poplar News”, the Council's public relations magazine, provided a
valuable means of communication to the general public, and use of its columns
was made for such items as prevention of accidents in the home, immunisation
against infectious disease, anti-smoking campaign.
Particular emphasis was laid on smoking and its danger to health, and it
is pleasing to record that considerable help in this matter has been forthcoming
from youth clubs and other organisations.
The Public Health staff gave lectures and talks on public health topics,
and their services were available to organisations in the Borough.
NEW LEGISLATION.
Statutes
London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1963.
Animal Boarding Establishments Act, 1963.
London Government Act, 1963.
Offices, Shops and Railway Premises Act, 1963
Statutory Instruments,
The Public Health (Ships) (Amendment) Regulations, 1963.
The Poisons List Order, 1963.
The Poisons Rules, 1963.
The Merchandise Marks (Imported Goods) (Raw Cucumbers) Order, 1963
The Bread and Flour Regulations, 1963
The Liquid Egg (Pasteurisation) Regulations, 1963,
The Smoke Control Areas (Authorised Fuels) Regulations, 1963
The Milk (Special Designation) Regulations, 1963.
The Alkali, etc. Works Order, 1963.
The Soft Drink Regulations, 1963,
The Ice Cream (Heat Treatment,etc.) (Amendment) Regulations, 1963.
The Meat Inspection Regulations, 1963.
The Public Health (Aircraft) (Amendment) Regulations, 1963.
Motor Cycles (Protective Helmets) Regulations, 1963.
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