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
Leyton 1960
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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Health Education Syllabus
FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS
1. Growing Up
Needs of the baby - toddler - school child - adolescent - adult.
2. The Family & The Community
Citizenship. Clubs and other Organisations.
3. How the Body Functions
Elementary Anatomy and Physiology.
4. Nutrition
Food values - Importance of a balanced diet.
5. Posture in Health
Fresh air - sleep - training for fitness and good habits.
6. How to be well groomed
Care of the skin - hair - eyes - teeth - feet.
7. Problems of Adolescence
Leisure - human relationships.
8. Choosing clothes
Budgeting - choice of materials - suitability and attractiveness.
9. Home Safety
Prevention of accident - First Aid.
10. Community Health
Prevention of spread of disease - immunisation - vaccination.
11. Public Health Services
Health Clinics - the work of the Public Health Department.
12. Visit to Welfare Centre
a.m. Visit to Welfare Centre.
Baby bathing demonstration and filmshow.
p.m. Visit to Day Nursery.
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