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in is done in one case, the pigeons make some other building their home.
It is hoped to adopt further methods for dealing with this problem.
During the year 81 birds and eggs were trapped and taken.
Health Education.—"Better Health," the monthly magazine of the
Central Council of Health Education, is published and distributed in the
City by the Medical Officer of Health. It has proved a successful means
of health propaganda, and is now in its second year of issue. The agreement
with the printer provides for an issue of 2,000 copies per month.
No cost falls on the Council and the magazine is distributed gratis. Space
is reserved for news and matters of local interest, and articles have been
regularly contributed by the Medical Officer of Health and his staff, and
by Medical Officers of other districts, on subjects such as " Health Week,"
" War on Rats," "Measles," " Diphtheria," " The Common Cold," " Burn
Rubbish," " Handicraft Class," " Care of Mouth and Teeth," " Danger
from Flies," '' Summer Diarrhoea," " Sunlight and Health," " Why we
should take Exercise," " Influenza," etc. There is also set out information
relating to the work of the Council's Tuberculosis Dispensary,
Maternity and Child Welfare Centres, Dental Clinics, etc. The subject
matter in the main part of the periodical consists of signed articles with
illustrations. These articles are written by experts and prove exceedingly
instructive to those who are interested in the public health.
Distribution to the public is effected through the Council's Health
Centres, Public Libraries and Baths. Many are circulated in the large
blocks of industrial dwellings, such as the Peabody Estates. From all
reports it would seem that the magazine is widely read and greatly
appreciated.
Health Talks at the Maternity and Child Welfare Centres have been a
prominent feature for some years past. Associations, such as the Health
and Cleanliness Council, the British Social Hygiene Council and others
have very kindly supplied lecturers, and in some instances have arranged
for films to be shown illustrative of the lectures. Talks of a more informal
nature on infant feeding, suitable clothing, diet and other matters
connected with the teaching of mothercraft are given by the health
visitors. These lectures and demonstrations are well attended.
Public Health Conferences, Etc.
Royal Institute of Public Health.—Congress held at Portsmouth in
June, 1930. A Report by the Medical Officer of Health, the appointed
delegate of the City Council, was presented to the Public Health Committee.
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