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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
Kingston upon Thames 1970
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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GENERAL SERVICES
HEALTH EDUCATION
There has been a considerable increase in work load in the Health
Education Section during 1970. This can be seen in the number of teaching
sessions and in the equipment used. Although only planned group teaching
sessions have been recorded, sight must not be lost of the greater
volume of health teaching which takes place in the home, clinic, school
or club on a one-to-one basis, or in a small ad hoc group.
Talks recorded
| 1970 | 1969 | |
|---|---|---|
| Schools | 259 | 228 |
| Clinics | 499 | 445 |
| Clubs | 91 | 72 |
| Others - i. e. Adult groups in voluntary organisations, industry, further education, hospital and professional bodies | 111 | 136 |
| 960 | 881 |
The subject matter covered included:
Parentcraft
Care of children of all ages
Family health
Personal relationships
Nutrition and weight control
Anti-smoking
Home safety
Use of leisure
Community services
Travelling abroad
First aid and home nursing
Prevention of infection
Preparation for marriage
Alcoholism, misuse of drugs
Social hazards, i. e, venereal
disease
Care of the elderly and
handicapped
Environmental health and food
hygiene
The following figures show the number of occasions on which aids were used during 1970:
| Posters and pamphlets | 329 | Flannelgraphs | 108 |
| Models | 214 | Chalkboard and suedeboard | 202 |
| Films | 247 | Demonstrations | 262 |
| Film loops | 35 | Tape recorder | 17 |
| Film strips and slides | 67 | Overhead projector | 13 |