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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
Beckenham 1955
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Beckenham]
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| 1951 | 1952 | West Wickham only 1954 | 1955 | TOTAL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total—Radiographed | 5,887 | 5,957 | 1,537* | 6,643* | 20,024 |
| Total—All Abnormalities | 123 | 177 | 18 | 115 | 333 |
| Probable new cases of Pulmonary T.B. | 38 | 46 | 3 (0.48%) | 19 | 106 |
| Previously known cases of Pulmonary T.B. | 11 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 31 |
| Heart and Circulatory Disease | 12 | 8 | 1 | 10 | 31 |
| Other Chest Abnormalities | 62 | 111 | 12 | 80 | 265 |
| Length of Survey | 15 days | 34 days | 6 days | 27 days | 82 days |
"Over 40% were X-rayed for the first time. By applying this figure to 1951 and 1952, incidence of new cases of Pulmonary T.B. estimated
as 0.71% in 1955 compared with 1.6% in 1951 and 1.5% in 1952.