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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
Walthamstow 1934
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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CREMATION.
Facilities for cremation are available at the Crematorium
provided by the Corporation of the City of London, at Manor Park,
Little Ilford.
Full particulars can be obtained from the Superintendent,
City of London Cemetery, Little Ilford.
PROPAGANDA.
(a) Posters.— A poster hoarding at the corner of Farnan
Avenue and Forest Road has been taken over from the late Empire
Marketing Board for the display of health posters supplied by the
Central Council for Health Education.
The following posters were displayed during the months shown:—
| Date. | Title. | Published by. |
|---|---|---|
| January | ''Food and Fruits'' | Central Council for Health Education. |
| February | "Venereal Diseases" | British Social Hygiene Council. |
| March | ''Health Promotion'' | British Red Cross Society. |
| April | ''Drink More Milk'' | National Milk Publicity Council. |
| May | "Healthy Childhood" | National Council for Maternity and Child Welfare. |
| June | ''No Needless Noise'' | Anti-Noise League. |
| July | ''Take Care of Your Teeth'' | Dental Board of U. K. |
| August | ''Safety on the Roads'' | National Safety First Association. |
| September | ''Cleanliness—Health'' | Health and Cleanliness Council. |
| October | ''Early Treatment—Cures'' | National Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis. |
| November | "For Health's Sake—Stop that Smoke'' | National Smoke Abatement Society. |
| December | "Building a Healthy People'' | Central Council for Health Education. |
(b) Health Education.— Every opportunity is taken by all
the Staff of the Department to give individual instruction in Health
Education as a normal part of their routine work.