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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
Feltham 1957
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Feltham]
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| Age Periods | Dysentery | Food Poisoning | Meningococcal Infection | Pneumonia | Erysipelas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3 | — | — | 1 | — |
| 5—14 years | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| 15—44 years | 1 | 5 | — | 5 | — |
| 45—64 years | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 65 and over | 1 | — | — | — | 2 |
| Age unknown | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Total | 9 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 3 |
Tuberculosis
| Age Periods | New Cases | Deaths | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Respiratory | Non-Respiratory | Respiratory | Non-Respiratory | |||||
| M | F | M | F | M | F | M | F | |
| Under 5 years | 1 | — | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5—14 years | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| 15—24 years | 6 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 25—44 years | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| 45—-64 years | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Over 65 years | 2 | 2 | — | - | — | 1 | — | — |
| Total | 22 | 8 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — |
Tuberculosis
Only one death from tuberculosis occurred during the
year and the number of new cases notified was approximately
the same as the previous year.
Maternal Mortality
There were no maternal deaths during the year.
Persons in Need of Care and Attention
It was not found necessary to take action under the
National Assistance Acts in respect of persons requiring care
and attention. In certain cases arrangements were made with
the Area Medical Officer of Health for the assistance of
Home Helps.
Housing
Since house building recommenced in 1946 this Authority
has built 2,055 dwellings and 987 private dwellings have
been erected. In addition 150 temporary bungalows were
erected. A start has now been made to replace these with
permanent housing accommodation.
There was still a demand for houses, mostly from young
couples who were sharing accommodation with parents.
Difficulties of finance and shortage of building land made it
increasingly difficult for the Council to deal with this need.