[Report 1966] / Medical Officer of Health, Bletchley U.D.C.

  • Bletchley (Buckinghamshire, England). Urban District Council.
Date:
1966
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Credit: [Report 1966] / Medical Officer of Health, Bletchley U.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    While pollution continues to occur from Brickworks chimneys, house- holders might feel reluctant to reduce their own contribution to the p.rohlemc This is hardly good reasoning and should not be used as an excuse to do nothing* The Alkali Inspectorate (who are responsible for the brickworks) are aware of the nuisance, but the technical difficulties involved in stopping this source of pollution appear insurmountable at present* Enough evidence, medical and aesthetic, has been accummulated to demonstrate the harmful effects of a polluted atmosphere to people, plants and buildings, I feel confident that in the not-too-distant future Parliament will make 'Clean Air' a statutory duty in the whole country* This will involve authorities in some expense, whether they are in a black or relatively clean area. It is possible to avoid this expense if areas are designated and controlled before buildings are erected* Householders (and business owners) might take this into account if they have to replace existing heating appliances. Their own costs would be reduced by installing approved equipment capable of burning smokeless fuel, gas, oil, or electricity. Health Education The main theme for Health Education during 1966 was Home Safety including Poison Hazards and Home Accidents, A special effort was also made to encourage school children (and their parents) on the value of good Foot Health, A most encouraging report was received from the Ministry of Health showing survey data indicating that the amount of smoking among adolescents was falling and that there had been substantial drops in the proportion of cigarette smokers in men and women in recent years. It will, or course, take some time for this to be reflected in any fall of lung cancer deaths or heart and bronchitis morbidity, but one can feel that the effort put into anti-smoking propaganda is not entirely submerged by the advertising agents appeals to carry-on-smoking, I must pay tribute to the work of Mr, James and Mr. Bailey for the enormous amount of work now imposed on them by the continuous flow of legislation, I am. Your obedient servant, P. LAVIS.
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