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
Croydon 1972
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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Sub-division of applications recommended to the Housing and Lettings Sub-Committee showed the following approximate frequencies:-
| (a) Rehoused from Non-Council property | (b) Transferred from one Council property to another | (a) and (b) Total Moved | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart disease | 26% | 19% | 23% |
| Lung disease | 11% | 14% | 12% |
| Strokes | 1% | 2% | 1% |
| Crippling conditions | 15% | 20% | 17% |
| Illnesses of children | 7% | 3% | 5% |
| Cancer | 7% | 1% | 4% |
| Tubersulosis | 2% | 3% | 3% |
| Mental disorders | 23% | 28% | 26% |
| Other conditions | 8% | 10% | 9% |
MEDICAL EXAMINATION OF CHILDREN FOR
THE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT
During the year 340 children were medically examined prior to admission
to a children's home or private foster home.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE
The medical supervision of all Corporation staff provided by the health
department includes:—
Scrutiny of health statements made by successful applicants for employment
and any follow-up or medical examination deemed necessary.
Medical examination of prospective student teachers.
Examination for freedom from intestinal infection:(i)
All employees of the water undertaking.
(ii) All school meal service and canteen personnel.
Arrangements for re-checks.
Vision tests on all Corporation drivers and again at specified intervals
over the age of 50.
Scrutiny of records of all staff who have been absent for an aggregate of
more than 8 weeks during the preceding 12 months or who are exhausting entitlement
to sick pay. Follow-up for cause and anticipated date of return to
duty. Report on domestic and financial circumstances by a welfare officer for
extension of sick-pay.