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 1971
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Tower Hamlets, London Borough]
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TABLE 33
MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS OF COUNCIL STAFF
| (a) Medical Examinations | Number |
|---|---|
| New appointees | 429 |
| Transfers to permanent staff | 76 |
| Entry to Council's Sick Pay Scheme | 30 |
| Sickness absence exceeding one month | 265 |
| Extension of service beyond 65 years of age | 43 |
| Reviews, heavy goods vehicle drivers, etc. | 67 |
| Student Teachers | 100 |
| Examinations arranged with other Authorities | 24 |
| Total; | 1,034 |
| Abortive appointments (b) Medical Assessments | 227 |
| For entry to Sick Pay Scheme | 477 |
| New appointees (from November) | 70 |
| Transfers to permanent staff (from November) | 19 |
TABLE 34
DISEASES OF ANIMALS ACTS
| Kosher Poulterers and Poultry Slaughterhouses Inspections for cleanliness and fowl pest control | 226 |
| Street Markets Inspection re sale of animals and observations on movemehts of live poultry | 28 |
| Pet Shops Visits | 80 |
TABLE 35
| VISITS BY PUBLIC HEALTH INSPECTOR (CLEAN AIR) AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANT | |
|---|---|
| To premises regarding complaints | 409 |
| „ „ „ Smoke Control Orders | 2,664 |
| „ „ for smoke observations | 773 |
| „ „ regarding installation of boilers and chimneys | 300 |
| " " " routine boiler inspections | 154 |
| No. of notices served under Sec. 12(2) Clean Air Act | 15 |
| „ „ „ Sec. 16 -do- | - |