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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
Poplar 1932
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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In addition, there were 19 cases reported as Bacteriological Diphtheria.
These have been included as cases of Diphtheria.
* These were reported "Negative case," "Not notifiable," etc.
Cancer.
The number of deaths from Cancer for the last five years is shown below:—
| Year. | Males. | Females. | Total. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | 122 | 93 | 215 |
| 1927 | 120 | 120 | 240 |
| 1928 | 115 | 89 | 204 |
| 1929 | 114 | 96 | 210 |
| 1930 | 136 | 75 | 211 |
| 1931 | 121 | 100 | 221 |
| 1932 | 130 | 75 | 205 |
Tuberculosis Dispensary.
The Council's Tuberculosis Dispensary is at No. 1, Wellington Road, Bow, E.3, and the following table shows the accommodation, hours of sessions, etc.:—
| Accommodation. | Day and time of session. | Type of session. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Tuberculosis Officers' Rooms, Dispensary, X-Ray Room, Waiting Room, Dressing Room and accommodation for Health Visitors, Clerks and Resident Caretaker | Monday, 4.30 p .m. | Children attending School. | |
| Monday ,6p.m. | Adults who are working. | ||
| Tuesday | 11a.m. and 2p.m. | Any person not at work or not attending School. | |
| Thursday | |||
| Friday | |||
Tuberculosis Officer's Report.
Statistics for 1932.
The three following tables comprise the annual return for 1932 required
by the Ministry of Health. The first provides a concise summary of the
clinical work carried out during the year at the Dispensary, while the
other two show the classification of all patients remaining on the Dispensary
Register on December 31st, together with a cumulative summary of all
cases.