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Beckenham 1960

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Beckenham]

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CONTENTS
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Introductory Letter 5
Section A. Vital Statistics
Natural and Environmental Conditions
Summary of Vital Statistics 9
Total Deaths 10
Cancer Deaths, 1956 to 1960 11
Notifications and Deaths from Tuberculosis 12
Infantile Mortality 13
Section B. Health and Social Services
Hospitals and Clinics 14
County Council Health Services 14
Private and Voluntary Services 15
Local Clinics for Maternity and Child Welfare 16
Report of District Officer 18
Report of Home Help Organiser 18
Report of Chest Physician 19
Tuberculosis Care Committee 20
Old People's Welfare Services 21
Women's Voluntary Service 23
Home Safety Committee 25
National Assistance Act, 1948 (Section 47) 25
Housing—Medical Applications 26
Sections C, D and E. Environmental Services
Housing Inspections 27
Nuisances 27
Food and Drugs 28
Unsound Food 29
Ice Cream 30
Rent Act, 1957 30
Factories Act, 1957 30
Disinfection 30
Mortuary 31
Moveable Dwellings 31
Water Supply 31
Drainage 31
Rodent Control 31
Shops Act, 1950 32
National Assistance Act, 1948 (Section 50) 32
Noise Nuisances 32
Smoke Control 33
Housing Survey 37
Section F. Infectious Disceases Control
Age and Sex Incidence 41
Monthly Prevalence 42
District Distribution43
Smallpox Vaccination and Whooping Cough Immunisation 44
Poliomyelitis Vaccination 45
Diphtheria Immunisation (1946-60) 45
Special Article : Hard Waters and Health 46
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