Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]
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The examination of specimens of human origin (mainly swab
examinations) for the general practitioners in the Borough, and
also specimens referred to the Hospital from local clinics, is
undertaken by the Woolwich Group Hospital Management Committee
at the Brook Hospital and at the St. Nicholas Hospital. The
convenience of this service is much appreciated by the local
doctors and by the Department.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Preface 2
Health Committee 4
Staff 4
General Statistics 7
Vital Statistics 7
Public Health Administration 15
Old People1s Welfare 28
Housing 33
Inspection and Supervision of Food 39
Clean Air 46
Health Education 51
Infectious Diseases (including Disinfection,
Disinfestation and Personal Cleansing) 58
Laboratory Facilities 65
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