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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
Croydon 1952
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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Deaths from Non-Respiratory Tuberculosis.
During 1952 two deaths were certified to be due to NonRespiratory
Tuberculosis, compared with thirteen in 1951 and
seven in 1950.
Both of the patients died in general hospitals. One of them
was not notified during life.
The deaths were due to:—
| Males. | Females. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | |||
| — | |||
Co-ordination with the Health Department.
During the year 133 children were referred by the School
Medical Service, and 16 cases from the Maternity and Child
Welfare Section of the Public Health Department.
Extra Nourishment.
Provision of special nourishment in the form of milk was
granted to 15 selected cases for varying periods during the year,
and 11 cases were in receipt of extra nourishment at the end of
the year.
Residential Treatment.
267 males, 221 females and 37 children were admitted to
Residential Institutions during 1952.
The Chest Clinic and Home Visiting.
1,565 new cases were examined during the year. 201 were
found to be definitely tuberculous.
The total number of attendances for examination at the Chest
Clinic was 13,266. There were also 8,949 attendances by patients
for collapse therapy.