London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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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

Tower Hamlets 1970

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Tower Hamlets, London Borough]

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Table: TABLE 38

TABLE 38

(a) Reason for ExaminationNumber examined
New appointees406
Transfers to permanent staff96
Entry to Council's Sick Pay Scheme31
Sickness absence exceeding one month277
Extension of service beyond 65 years of age30
Reviews, heavy goods vehicle drivers, etc.72
Total:912
(b) Medical assessments for entry to Sick Pay Scheme528
Examinations arranged with other authorities26
Student Teachers12
Abortive appointments205

Table: TABLE 39

TABLE 39

DISEASES OF ANIMALS ACTS
Kosher Poulterers and Poultry Slaughterhouses Inspections for cleanliness and fowl pest control296
Street Markets Inspection re sale of animals and observations on movements of live poultry64
Pet Shops Visits56

Table: TABLE 40

TABLE 40

VISITS BY PUBLIC HEALTH INSPECTOR (CLEAN AIR) AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANT
To premises regarding complaints440
„ „ „ Smoke Control Orders5,065
„ „ for smoke observations805
„ „ regarding Installation of boilers and chimneys121
„ „ „ routine boiler inspections85
No. of notices served under Sec. 12(2) Clean Air Act35
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