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CMC(74) III/B10

IMPACT OF URBANISATION, INDUSTRIALISATION, MECHANISATION AND POLLUTION ON HEALTH PROBLEMS

Background Paper prepared by the Government of Hong Kong

The Medical and Health Department of Hong Kong is the adviser on all health aspects of national planning, and is a member of the Advisory Committee on Environmental Pollution.

2.

The number of motor accidents is increasing despite repeated publicity/ education campaigns but greater efforts will be made to reduce accidents of

all kinds.

3. The Government is becoming more and more concerned about cigarette smoking and a Working Party on Smoking has recently submitted its report to the Government on the various aspects of cigarette smoking. Alcoholism is not a problem in Hong Kong. The Government is determined to fight drug dependence. Overcrowding in the urban areas has a tremendous impact on the health problems of the island.

4.

The Medical and Health Department is capable of handling both preventive and clinical services.

3 October, 1974.