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 19
Old People's Welfare 32
Housing 37
Health Education 42
Inspection and Supervision of Food 49
Clean Air 57
Infectious Diseases (including Disinfection,
Disinfestation and Personal Cleansing) 63
Laboratory Facilities 69
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