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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
Leyton 1952
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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Shop Window Display, 280, High Road, Leyton, E.10.
| Commenced 22.1.52 Dates | Subject |
|---|---|
| 22.1.52 to 18. 2.52 | Clean Food |
| 19.2.52 to 17.3.52 | Diphtheria Immunisation |
| 18.3.52 to 19.5.52 | Mobile Mass X-Ray |
| 20.5.52 to 6.6.52 | Foot Health |
| 9.6.52 to 23. 6.52 | Health Literature |
| 24.6.52 to 17. 7.52 | Domiciliary Midwifery Service |
| 18.7.52 to 18. 8.52 | Domestic Help Service |
| 19.8.52 to 18. 9.52 | Health Visiting |
| 19.9.52 to 30.10.52 | Smallpox Vaccination |
| 31.10.52 to 16.12.52 | Care of the Teeth |
| 17.12.52 continuing | Accidents in the Home |
Mass Radiography.
Mass Radiography Unit 6.B was in operation in the Borough
from 4th April until 16th May, 1952, a period of six weeks. The
premises used were those of the Council at 280, High Road, Leyton.
Although by no means ideal, the premises (an empty shop) had the
great advantage of accessibility and situation in a main road.
On 4th April the opening ceremony was performed, in the
presence of the Chairman of the Health Area Sub-Committee and
Members of the Council, by His Worship the Mayor, who was the
first person to be X-rayed.
Attendances.
| Miniature Films | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Doctors' cases | 128 | 209 |
| General public | 1,286 | 1,805 |
| Appointments (Factories, etc.) | 2,567 | 2,367 |
| Totals | 3,981 | 4,381 |
| Grand Total | 8,362 | |
| Recalls for Large Films | Male | Female |
| Doctors' cases | 41 | 44 |
| General public | 64 | 98 |
| Appointments | 128 | 83 |
| Totals | 233 | 225 |
| Grand Total | 458 | |