Had Your Chestest Yet? - National Health Service (c.1950s)

BookmarkMiscellaneous1950sHealth

7 Sep

Written By Zara Picken

Year: c.1950s

Format: Bookmark

Illustrator: Uncredited

Client: National Health Service (NHS)

Details: This bookmark publicises the ‘Chestest’, a National Health Service screening programme. The bookmark is undated but looks c.1950s.

Mass miniature radiography equipment was housed in vans. These mobile units made it possible to bring X-ray machines into local communities to identify diseases like tuberculosis (TB). Similar screening campaigns ran from the 1940s to the 1960s. The aim was for early detection to facilitate easy referrals and targeted treatment.

The artwork is uncredited.

bookmarks1uncredited1950snhsnational health servicex-rayscreening

Zara Picken

Had Your Chestest Yet? - National Health Service (c.1950s)

All Motorcycle Riders Must Wear Helmets - Honda (c.1970)

Sage und schreibe - Schneider (c.1960s)