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(6) Arrangements have been made to make available the
kiosk in the precincts of the Town Hall. This
space will be used to publicise matters concerning
health. The displays will be changed from time
to time.
(7) The proposed formation of a friern Barnet Clean Food
Guild has already received attention. This can be
regarded as a true manifestation of health education
in its broadest sense.
(8) It is anticipated that the Urban District Council
will permit the hire of a sound film projector as
and when required. This is a valuable medium for
propaganda, which can be used to excellent advantage.
It will scarcely be necessary for me to say that
Health Education is playing a more and more important part
in preventive medicine as we know it today. Our aim is
to make available to the general public information which
can be used to advantage. Our programme must therefore
be continuous and up-to-date. In addition to a continuous
long-term programme, occasional stimuli can be superimposed.
Thus, we hope to arrange a Clean Food Campaign during
1954 or 1955. Our yearly campaign for immunisation
against diphtheria comes under the same heading.
The Council will be aware that health education
is a function which is shared by the Urban District
Council and the County Council. The staffs of the
Public Health Department and Area Health Office both
undertake the work; each supplements and assists the
other. This is one example of the importance of teamwork
in health.
In conclusion, I look forward to extending the
work of health education in Friern Barnet, as I am
convinced that health education, health propaganda,
call it what you will, is one of the most powerful
weapons placed in our hands. I hope to be able to
submit a comprehensive report to the Public Health
Committee on this subject when the needs of the district
have been more accurately assessed.
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