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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 1964
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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Two Medical Officers on the staff of the Essex County Council
devote a portion of their time to health education and their reports are
included in the Part III and School Health Sections.
EXAMINATION OF OFFICERS AND SERVANTS
The following medical examinations were carried out during 1964:—
| Officers | Servants | |
|---|---|---|
| New Appointments | 58 | 59 |
| Under Sickness Regulations | 2 | 16 |
| On behalf of other Authorities | - | - |
| Others | 8 | 9 |
| Total | 68 | 84 |
In addition enquiries were made of General Practitioners and Hospitals
in respect of numerous cases, referred under Sickness Regulations,
which were not subsequently medically examined at the Public Health
Offices.
MASS RADIOGRAPHY.
The service is still in operation and Dr. H. Ramsey, the Medical Director, has kindly supplied me with the following details, relating to the period under review.
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referred by General Practitioners | 1,617 | 1,463 | 3,080 |
| General Public | 1,713 | 1,809 | 3,522 |
| Organised Groups | 446 | 1,658 | 2,104 |
| Contact Group | 10 | 35 | 45 |
| Total numbers X-rayed | 3,786 | 4,965 | 8,751 |
| Requiring further investigation | 160 | 95 | 255 |