The Prevention and Alleviation of Blindness
 Catalogue Number: 4490 The Prevention and Alleviation of Blindness Category: Papers Sub-Category: Brochure/pamphlet/leaflet (health) Government body: Ministry of Health, United Kingdom Year Of Publication/Manufacture: 1962 Time Period: 1940 to 1999 Place Of Publication/Manufacture: London, UK Publisher/Manufacturer: Ministry of Health, Printer McC (Crewe) Description Of Item: Octavo pamphlet, 135 mm x 214 mm, of 8 printed pages, titled 'The Prevention and Alleviation of Blindness Historical Significance: The pamphlet was prepared by The Standing Medical Advisory Committee for the Central Health Services Council and the Minister of Health in September 1962. It contains sections covering Incidence of Blindness and possible causes in Infants, Children and Adults, listing possible causes: Strabismus, Cataract, Glaucoma, Senile Macula Degeneration, Myopia, Diabetes, Trauma Rubella and Hypertension. It recommends the registration and rehabilitation of blind and vision impaired persons. The responsibility of various tiers of government for support in the 1960's is covered. How Acquired: Donated by Benita Levene Date Acquired: 17/2/2025 Condition: Fair Location: Archive office. Pamphlet and ephemera filing cabinet. Drawer 12 |