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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

Ilford 1935

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]

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attended on four occasions a week by the Tuberculosis Officer. On
the 31st December, 1935, there were 600 patients on the register
of the dispensary.
The arrangements made with the Essex County Council for the dental
treatment of tuberculous patients from llford, Romford, Leyton and
Walthamstow were continued. Two afternoon sessions per month were set
aside for the treatment of these cases. 77 patients were treated, 10 being
supplied with dentures.
The Council's Dentist also made 1 visit to the tuberculous patients at
the llford Sanatorium. 20 patients were inspected, 10 of whom received
treatment.

Table: I have received information from the County Medical Officer of Health that the number of patients from llford sent to Institutions under the County Tuberculosis Scheme during 1935, was as follows:-

I have received information from the County Medical Officer of Health that the number of patients from llford sent to Institutions under the County Tuberculosis Scheme during 1935, was as follows:-

Pulmonary.N on-Pulmonary.Total.
Males.Females.Males.Females.
Adults613642103
Children214512

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Tuberculosis Care Association.—This Association has assisted
86 cases with extra nourishment, clothing, and in other ways.
Public Health (Prevention of Tuberculosis) Regulations,
1925.—No action has been taken under these regulations as regards
persons employed in the milk trade.
Public Health Act, 1925, Section 62.—No action has been
taken for the compulsory removal of infectious persons to hospital
or other institutions.
Infectious Diseases (Prevention) Act, 1890.—In connection
with deaths from infectious diseases, 13 certificates in respect of the
death of patients were issued, stating that bodies should not be
removed from hospital except for the purpose of being buried
forthwith.
4. Venereal Diseases.—In the following table are classified
the deaths notified as due to (1) Syphilis; (2) Locomotor Ataxy and