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Programme of Health Education
The health education programme, which was organised in quarterly phases,
received considerable publicity through the Enfield Borough Bulletin.
The programme was as follows:
1st Quarter: Respiratory Diseases
Dental Hygiene
2nd Quarter: Food Hygiene
Mental Health
3rd Quarter: Sun Burn
Care of the Feet
Water Safety
Immunisation and Vaccination
Smoking and Health
Atmospheric Pollution
Improvement Grants
4th Quarter: Home Safety
Fire Prevention
Fireworks
Venereal Diseases
Promotion of Sex Education
Obesity
Care of the Elderly
Misuse of Drugs
Cervical Cytology
Talks and Lectures
Nearly 100 talks and lectures were given by the professional staff to some
3,150 people belonging to various groups and organisations. A film was also
usually shown.
Mass Media
During the year some 800 posters depicting current health subjects were displayed
on the public notice boards throughout the borough. Posters were also
displayed in public buildings, shops, factories, doctors' and dentists' surgeries, etc.
Thousands of leaflets and booklets were distributed, many of which were
provided by the Ministry of Health without charge.
Supportive Publicity
The visits to the borough by the Blood Transfusion Service and the Mass
Miniature Radiography Service were marked by joint publicity efforts.
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