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Each unit consists of a white mini-van descriptively sloganned
and tearing the name of the town visited. The equipment includes
film and filmstrip projectors, tape recorders, films and exhibition
material, together with posters and leaflets on the subject.
The units are manned by four young university graduates. all
non-smokers,, Each has been specially trained and briefed to deliver
talks on the subject of smoking and health and is expert in the use
of visual aids. These activities are directed particularly to young
people in schools and youth clubs, and they work in close liaison
with Medical Officers of Healthy and Education Departments. A specimen
day's programme includes talks to classes in primary and
secondary schools, at ante-natal clinics and mothers' clubs, training
colleges for teachers, etc. Evening sessions also include youth
clubs, evening institutes, parent/teacher associations, W.V.S., Red
Cross Branches, etc.
Mobile unit visits were arranged for Kingston.
Staff - Details of the staff of the Public Health Department are
set out on Page l.
I am indebted to Mr„ &.C. Smithy Chief Public Health Inspector,
with special reference to Sections C - E, and Mr. M. Frankell. Chief
Administrative Assistant, for assistance in compiling the report.
I am also pleased to record my thanks for the support and encouragement
I have received in my work, to The Worshipful The May or,
Aldermen and Councillors and to the Chairman of the Public Health
Committee. I also acknowledge my gratitude for the hard work and
loyal support of the staff of the Public Health Department, and the
co-operation of Dr. W.H. Kinstrie, Deputy Medical Officer of Health,
and of my fellow Chief Officers.
I have the honour to be,
Your obedient Servant,
J.W. STARKEY,
Medical Officer of Health.