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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
Ilford 1955
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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Publicity and Propaganda, Etc.
Public lectures to Ratepayers' Associations, Evening Institutes and
Church organisations, etc., on health topics were given during the year.
The Chairman of the Public Health Committee also made reference at a
number of Council meetings to health subjects. Poster displays regarding
Diphtheria immunisation and health topics were also given prominence.
Examination of Officers and Servants.
The following medical examinations were carried out during 1955:—
| Officers | Servants | |
|---|---|---|
| New Appointments | 69 | 86 |
| Under Sickness Regulations | 3 | 19 |
| On behalf of other Authorities | 2 | — |
| Totals | 74 | 105 |
In addition numerous enquiries were made of General Practitioners
and Hospitals in respect of 23 cases, referred under Sickness Regulations,
which were not subsequently medically examined at the Public Health
Offices.