London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Greenwich 1970
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Greenwich Borough]
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The following statistics indicate the work undertaken in the various clinics during 1970:—
| Clinics | No. of Smears Taken |
|---|---|
| Rustall Lodge | 375 |
| Shooters Hill Road | 220 |
| Burney Street | 185 |
| Plumstead High Street | 168 |
| Market Street | 362 |
| Local Firms | 539 |
| Total at 31/12/70 | 1,849 |
| Under 25 years | 59 |
| 25—35 years | 404 |
| 35—45 years | 674 |
| 45—55 years | 541 |
| Over 55 years | 171 |
| Total | 1,849 |
| No. with no Children | 205 |
| No. with 1 Child | 293 |
| No. with 2 Children | 695 |
| No. with 3 Children | 350 |
| No. with 4 Children | 176 |
| No. with over 4 Children | 130 |
| Total | 1,849 |
Of the 1,849 smears obtained, 10 required further investigation
giving a rate of 5.4 per 1,000 examined.
With regard to carcinoma of the cervix uteri, there were 6 deaths
recorded in the Borough during 1970 which gives a rate of 0.03
per 1,000 population. This is 0.01 more than the rate for 1969 but
it again compares favourably with that for England and Wales,
viz. 0.05.
Breast Examinations
No. examined 1,617
No. requiring further examination 14
Breast examinations increased by 78% to a total of 1,617 for
the current year. Those cases requiring further investigation
numbered 14, i.e. two more than for 1969, equivalent to a rate of
8.6 per 1,000 examined.