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
Barnet 1968
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barnet]
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Talks or discussions in small groups are of tremendous importance in health education, since the effect is more likely to be successful in changing attitudes and inculcating new habits. During the year, talks to a wide variety of groups and organisations within the community were given and a synopsis is given below.
| Groups requesting talks | |
|---|---|
| Youth Organisations, Clubs etc. | 59 |
| Young Wives Groups, Women's and Men's | |
| Organisations | 32 |
| Parent/Teacher Associations | 5 |
| Old People's Clubs | 13 |
| Health and Welfare Services | 20 |
| Health of the Elderly | 10 |
| Home Safety | 44 |
| Smoking and Health | 9 |
| Personal Health | 5 |
| Child Growth and Development | 11 |
| Drug Use and Abuse | 3 |
| Food Hygiene | 7 |
General Publicity
A monthly programme of health subjects for general distribution was arranged with
posters and leaflets being sent to all Borough establishments. Special publicity was
given to Safety with fireworks and Christmas safety.
Many requests for health education material came from various sections of the
community, namely teachers, leaders of organisations and students in training.
Displays and Exhibitions
Window displays and exhibitions were assembled on the themes given below.
March The Services of the Department
June Mental Health
July Home Safety
Gateway House, 322 Regents Park
Road, N.3.
Mental Health Week Youth Conference
Finchley Carnival
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