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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Kensington 1950
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kensington Borough]
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Mass Radiography
Prior to the appointed day (5th July, 1948) under
the National Health Service Act, mass radiography was
undertaken by the London County Council. Under the new
Health Act, this work was transferred to Regional Hospital
Boards.
In 1950, the North-West Metropolitan Regional Hospital
Board requested the Council to co-operate in providing
facilities to enable an X-ray unit to function in Kensington.
It was agreed to make available accommodation in the Royal
Palace Hotel for a major session of three to four weeks.
In addition, two short period sessions were arranged, one
at the Royal College of Arts and one at the North Kensington
Community Centre.
The following table gives a summary of the results obtained: -
| Royal Palace Hotel 30th Aug.to 21st Sept. | Royal College of Arts16th Nov. | N.Kensington Comnunity Centre 20th Nov. to 23rd Nov. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number examined: | 5,306 | 357 | 936 |
| Males | 2,569 | 235 | 352 |
| Females | 2,737 | 122 | 584 |
| Number recalled for large films | (3.52%) | (3.64%) | (6.73%) |
| Disposal of large film cases - | |||
| No further action | 120 | 7 | 49 |
| To return for further X-ray | 10 | 1 | 4 |
| Further examination required | (0.83%) | (1.12%) | (0.96%) |
| Known cases had or having treatment | 1 | 1 | — |
| Failed to return for large films | 12 | — | 1 |
Whooping cough
Three hundred and sixteen cases were notified during
the year, thirty five of which were treated in hospital.
No death occurred from this disease.