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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
Deptford 1963
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Deptford Borough]
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Mass Miniature Radiography
| General Analysis | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| (a) Total X-rayed | 3,327 | 1,688 | 5,015 |
| (b) Total previously mass X-rayed within five years | 2,092 | 878 | 2,970 |
| (c) Total reviewed (considered possibly abnormal at first reading) | 259 | 62 | 321 |
| (d) Considered abnormal after review | 183 | 36 | 219 |
| (e) Failed to attend for large film | 2 | — | 2 |
| (1) Cases considered tuberculous and referred for further investigation : | |||
| (a) No further action required | — | — | — |
| (b) Occasional supervision | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| (c) Requiring close supervision or treatment | 24 | 1 | 25 |
| (d) Still under investigation | — | — | — |
| (e) Refused further investigation | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| (2) Previously known tuberculous cases | 14 | 3 | 17 |
| (3) Non-tuberculosis cases: | |||
| (a) Investigated | 38 | 8 | 46 |
| (b) Still under investigation | — | — | — |
| (4) Cardio vascular lesions | 11 | 7 | 18 |
| (5) Abnormalities requiring no action | 85 | 15 | 100 |
Cases requiring close supervision or treatment
Incidence per 1,000 examined = 5.0 (males 7.2 per 1,000)
Incidence per 1,000 examined (Carrington House) = 83.0