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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

Edmonton 1937

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Edmonton]

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Table: The corresponding figures at the end of 1936 were:—

The corresponding figures at the end of 1936 were:—

Males.Females.Total.
Pulmonary forms247191438
Non-pulmonary forms6861129
Totals315252567

Table: Corresponding figures for previous years were:—

Corresponding figures for previous years were:—

Males.Females.Total.
1935330265595
1934339281620
1933320281601
1932363284647
1931382311693
1930381311692
1929421352773

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COUNCIL'S EMPLOYEES.
During 1937 the Medical Officer of Health paid a total number of
212 visits to those employees who had been on the sick list longer than a
fortnight and, when necessary, at fortnightly intervals. Of these 43 were
"not at home," and 9 had already resumed duty.
Visiting the homes of the employees seems to be a very futile occupation
in so far as the patients are oftentimes either away convalescent, attending
hospitals, or their private doctors when visits are made. In fine weather they
are out in the parks, as they should be when convalescing.
A good purpose is served, however, in so far as the Medical Officer of
Health has an opportunity of seeing the actual circumstances under which the
Council's workmen live. Nothing is done, however, in the shape of social
work amongst these workmen, and it is to be regretted that this is so, and
seems likely to remain so.
Also during the year he examined 62 persons prior to their appointment
to permanent posts.
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