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HEALTH EDUCATION
The continuous programme of health education outlined in previous Annual
Reports was maintained during the year, The two principal features of the
campaign were
(a) a display of exhibits on various topics concerned with health and
hygiene in the two permanent display cabinets situate in the vestibule of the
Hillman Street entrance to the Town Hall,
(b) talks and film shows given from time to time by members of the staff
of the Department to various local organisations, such as women's guilds, scout
companies, ranger companies, etc.
The London County Council, in its capacity as Local Health Authority, is
also active in the field of health education, and the officers of this Department
co-operated fully with the Divisional Medical Officer of the County
Council and his staff in the display and distribution of health education
material provided by the County Council,
With regard to displays, care has to be exercised in the selection of
exhibition material; matters requiring detailed description or much technical
knowledge are not always appropriate; some manufacturers are ready to supply
photographs and models but caution has to be exercised in order to avoid the
possibility of the Department advertising proprietary articles. Certain
firms, however, do provide displays in which advertising is conspicuously
absent, and further enquiries for that type of exhibit are being made„
With a view to assisting in the detailed production of health education
campaigns we have asked the Central Council for Health Education to set up a
'central catalogue"showing where materials on various topics may be obtained
such a 'catalogue' should make possible an interchange of material between
various bodies to the mutual benefit of all concerned,
The following topics were featured during the year:-
Milk Production, This display showed the great precautions taken at farm
and dairy to provide a clean and safe milk supply, and exhorted the public to
take reasonable precautions in the handling and storage of milk in the home
Care of the Feet, A display provided by the Foot Health Bureau of the
Central Council for Health Education gave simple advice on footwear and care
of the feet generally,
Care of the Eyes)
Care of the Teeth) These two topics were dealt with in a display of
posters, illustrated panels and models
Prevention of Accidents in the Hone This display set out models of
rooms showing the hazards to be avoided in the home.
Food Hygiene The importance of cleanliness in the home and in food
premises, and the risks of contamination of food were illustrated by posters
and photographs.
Air Pollution, The display showed various types of smokeless fuels and
appliances for their combustion as well as pictures of visible pollution of
the atmosphere.
Tuberculosis. Photographs displayed the use of mass radiography in the
early detection of the disease, and a series of photographs showed patients in
the various stages of treatment.
The offer to provide speakers on various aspects of the Public Health
Service was again made to local organisations A number accepted this offer
and a few made repeated requests for talks. Our thanks are due particularly
to the North Thames Gas Board who provided films, equipment and operators when