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

Wandsworth 1972

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth, Metropolitan Borough]

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(9) Control of Environmental Pollution with particular reference
to:-
Atmospheric Pollution.
Noise.
Radiological Safety in relation to use of ionizing
radiations.
Pesticides.
Protection of water supplies.
(h) Consumer Protection including in particular safety aspects.
(i) Accident Prevention
(j) Fluoridation
(k) Health Education
EPIDEMIOLOGY
General epidemiological work in detecting and ameliorating
local adverse influences upon health.
STAFF HEALTH
(a) Scrutiny of medical questionnaires and arrangement where
necessary of medical examinations prior to employment
in local government.
(b) Investigation of prolonged sickness absence in relation to
future fitness tor work.
(c) Medical aspects of staff welfare (occupational health)