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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
Lewisham 1929
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lewisham Borough]
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Table B shows the work carried out by the two Health
Visitors. The extent to which their visits are appreciated is
shown by the constant applications from the patients for
repeated visits in circumstances of difficulty, when help and
advice are solicited.
TABLE B.
| Visits. | ex-Service Men. | Civilians. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulmonary Tuberculosis | 58 | 219 | 277 | 353 |
| Other Forms | 2 | 74 | 76 | |
| Subsequent Visits | 210 | 1649 | 1859 | 2061 |
| Un-notified Cases | 19 | 183 | 202 | |
| No. occupying Separate Room | 13 | 111 | 353 | |
| ,, sharing with 1 other | 24 | 130 | ||
| „ ,, ,, 2others | 20 | 40 | ||
| ,, ,, ,, 3 ,, | 1 | 10 | ||
| ,, ,, ,, 4 ,, | 1 | 2 | ||
| ,, ,, ,, 5 „ | 1 | — | ||
| No. having Separate Bed | 13 | 153 | 353 | |
| ,, sharing with 1 other | 43 | 127 | ||
| ,, ,, ,,2 others | 3 | 10 | ||
| ,, ,, ,, 3 ,, | 1 | 3 | ||
The Tuberculosis Officer paid 247 visits at the homes of
patients, and visited 12 patients in consultation with their
medical attendants.