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
Kingston upon Thames 1972
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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GENERAL SERVICES
HEALTH EDUCATION
There was no great change in the range of activities in
the Health Education Section during 1972. Planned group activities
were increased but there was a drop in the numbers attending.
Recorded Sessions
| 1971 | 1972 | |
|---|---|---|
| Schools | 198 | 200 |
| Clinics | 502 | 503 |
| Clubs | 109 | 121 |
| Other Groups | 111 | 107 |
Total number in audiences during 1972 - 17,966
There is no record kept of the numerous one-to-one discussions
which take place in clinic, school, club or home, nor of the small adhoc
group discussions held in clinic, school and club.
All aspects of health, environmental and physical, are covered
in the programmes arranged throughout the year. The monthly health
theme varies from year to year depending on presenting needs. In 1972
the topics were:
January Smoking and Influenza
February Venereal Diseases: Cervical Cytology
March Oral Hygiene
April Housing Improvement
May Safety in Retirement
June "Happy Families" - Mental Health Campaign
July "Learn to Swim"
August Family Planning
September Immunisation
October "Mind" Campaign
November Fireworks: Winter Safety
December Nutrition