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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

Chislehurst 1954

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chislehurst]

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Table: MORBIDITY STATISTICS.The following figures, which give some indication of the major trend of sickness in the area during 1954, have been furnished by the Ministry of National Insurance.

MORBIDITY STATISTICS.

The following figures, which give some indication of the major trend of sickness in the area during 1954, have been furnished by the Ministry of National Insurance.

1954. Four weeks ending.Total number of certificates received.Weekly Average.
26th January1,142285
23rd February1,087271
23rd March931232
20th April665166
18th May702175
15th June577144
13th July531132
10th August478119
7th September510127
5 th October702175
2nd November829207
30th November819204
28th December720180

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In conformity with the usual experience it will be noticed that
the greatest incidence of illness occurred during the months of
January and February, after which there was a steady fall until
August, following which another rise occurred.