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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

Penge 1962

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Penge]

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Table: There were 402 cases of tuberculosis on the Register at the end of the year compared with 405 in 1961.

There were 402 cases of tuberculosis on the Register at the end of the year compared with 405 in 1961.

MaleFemaleTotal
Pulmonary192163355
Non-Pulmonary212647
213189402

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NATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT, 1948
It was not found necessary to make any arrangements for burial or cremation
in accordance with Section 50 of the Act, during the year.
MORTUARY
During the year 8 bodies were brought to the Mortuary where postmortem
examinations were conducted by a Home Office pathologist.
NOISE ABATEMENT ACT, 1960
Complaints were received regarding the use of "loudspeakers" during
prohibited hours from vehicles vending ice-cream.
As a result summonses were taken out in seven cases.
Fines of £2 were imposed in each case.
I am, Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
B. E. HAWKINS,
Medical Officer of Health.