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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 1949
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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In view of the nature of the sub-soil over a considerable
portion of Walthamstow, deficient rainfall is of considerable importance
in regard to structural defects resulting from subsidence.
7. Medical Examinations.—During the year examinations were
carried out by the Medical staff in respect of the Superannuation
and Sick Pay Schemes.