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 1972
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Tower Hamlets, London Borough]
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TABLE 31
MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS OF COUNCIL STAFF
| (a) Medical Examinations | Number |
|---|---|
| New appointees | 25 |
| Transfers to permanent staff | 25 |
| Entry to Council's Sick Pay Scheme | 15 |
| Sickness absence exceeding one month | 328 |
| Extension of service beyond 65 years of age | 39 |
| Reviews, heavy goods vehicle drivers, etc. | 70 |
| Student Teachers | 89 |
| Examinations arranged with other Authorities | 1 |
| Total | 592 |
| Abortive appointments | 176 |
| (b) Medical Assessments | |
| For entry to Sick Pay Scheme | 388 |
| New appointees | 445 |
| Transfers to permanent staff | 226 |
| LOLA Staff | 3 |
| 1,062 | |
TABLE 32
| DISEASES OF ANIMALS ACTS | |
|---|---|
| Kosher Poulterers and Poultry Slaughter houses Inspections for cleanliness and fowl pest control | 161 |
| Street Markets Inspection re sale of animals and observations on movements of live poultry | 54 |
| Pet Shops Visits | 100 |
TABLE 33
VISITS BY PUBLIC HEALTH INSPECTOR (CLEAN AIR)
| To premises regarding complaints | 177 |
| Smoke Control Orders | 237 |
| for smoke observations | 345 |
| regarding installation of boilers and Chimneys | 113 |
| routine boiler inspections | 74 |
| No. of notices served under Sec. 12(2) Clean Air Act ... | 3 |
| " Sec. 16 -do- |
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