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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 1958
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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| Pulmonary | Non-Pulmonary | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of cases on register, 1st January, 1958 | 1,359 | 151 | 1,510 | ||
| Number of cases entered on the register during the year | 160 | 17 | 177 | ||
| Number of cases removed from the register during the year | |||||
| Pul. | Non-Pul. | ||||
| Recovered | 12 | 2 | |||
| Deceased | 27 | 1 | |||
| Left District | 106 | 10 | |||
| Lost sight of | — | — | |||
| Diagnosis not established | 3 | 1 | |||
| 148 | 14 | 162 | |||
| Number of cases remaining on register on 31st December, 1958 | 1,371 | 154 | 1.525 | ||
The treatment of Tuberculosis is now under the control of the Regional
Hospital Board. On the 31st December, 1958, there were 1,297 patients on
the register of the llford Chest Clinic.
The number of patients from llford sent to Institutions under the Regional Hospital Board Tuberculosis Scheme during 1958 was as follows
| Pulmonary | Non-Pulmonary | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Males | Females | Males | Females | ||
| Adults | 20 | 7 | — | — | 27 |
| Children | 1 | 2 | — | — | 3 |
Tuberculosis Care Association.— Assistance was granted to 44 persons
who received 262 extra nourishment grants. 68 other grants (cash, etc.)
were also made to 61 patients.
(k) Venereal Diseases.— Treatment of these diseases is now the responsibility
of the Regional Hospital Board.
The following are the V.D. Treatment Centres situate nearest to
llford:—
| Consultations: | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Monday and Tuesday 4 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. | Monday and Tuesday 4 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. | |
| Thursday 12 noon to 3 p.m. | Thursday 12 noon to 3 p.m. | |
| Treatments: | Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. | |
| Consultations: | ||
| Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. | |
| Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | |
| Treatments: | Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | |