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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
Battersea 1952
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Battersea Borough]
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The following table gives particulars of the bacteriological examinations carried out by the Clinical Research Association from 1st January to 31st August, 1952:—
| Suspected Disease | Positive Results | Negative Results | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diphtheria | 1 | 44 | 45 |
| Other | – | 3 | 3 |
| Total | 1 | 47 | 48 |
The cost, borne by the Council, of the 48 examinations made by
the Clinical Research Association was £12 19s. 0d.
The following table gives particulars of the examinations carried but by the Public Health Laboratory Service between 1st September and the end of the year. No charge is made to the Council for these examinations:—
| Suspected Disease | Positive Results | Negative Results | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diphtheria | – | 13 | 13 |
| Venereal Disease | – | 1 | 1 |
| Dysentery, etc. | 5 | 22 | 27 |
| Total | 5 | 36 | 41 |