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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
Heston and Isleworth 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Heston and Isleworth]
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Supply of Milk and Other Foods.
The following quantities were supplied during
1938:—
| Free or at reduced price. | At cost price. | |
|---|---|---|
| Pasteurised milk | 11,943 galls. | Nil. |
| Dried milk | 2,830 lbs. | 17,500 lbs. |
| Virol | 303 lbs. | 1,282 lbs. |
| Sugar of milk | 3 lbs. | 12 lbs. |
| Cod Liver Oil and Malt | 642 lbs. | 1,040 lbs. |
| Lactagol | 239 tins. | 115 tins. |
| Cod Liver Oil Emulsion (8 oz.) | 1,120 bots. | 4,228 bots. |
| Bemax | 214 tins. | 2,403 tins. |
| Adexolin (½ oz.) | 688 phials. | 1,938 phials. |
| Cod Liver Oil and Malt with iron | 487 lbs. | 872 lbs. |
| Kalzana | 1,790 tabs. | 4,690 tabs. |
The above pasteurised and dried milk, supplied free or at reduced cost, was distributed
among 448 families.
Health Education.
No part was taken in the National Campaign to secure a wider use of the Health Services.
The use of E.M.B. posters continues and throughout the year efforts were made to enlighten the
public in regard to Diphtheria Immunisation. Though no special action was taken during the
year the staff do what is possible, to educate the public as to the prevention of ill-health and the
importance of early treatment.
Nursing Homes.
Particulars of this work are given below:—
| Nursing Homes. | Maternity. Homes. | Nursing and Maternity Homes. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. of new applications for registration during 1938 | — | — | — |
| No. of homes registered at 31/12/38 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| No. of orders made refusing registration | — | — | — |
| No. of orders made cancelling registration | — | — | — |
| No. of appeals against such orders | — | — | — |
| No. of homes discontinued | — | 1 | — |
| No. of visits of inspection | 6 | 7 | 13 |
Superannuation Acts.
During 1938 the Medical Officers examined 59 employees or candidates for employment
in the service of the Council.
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