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West Ham 1931
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for West Ham]
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The death rate from respiratory Phthisis being 0.85, and from
other forms 0.14 per 1,000 of the population.
The reports of the Tuberculosis Officer and of the Medical
Superintendent of Dagenham Sanatorium will be found on pages
131—133.
PUBLIC HEALTH (PREVENTION OF TUBERCULOSIS)
REGULATIONS, 1925.
No action taken.
PUBLIC HEALTH ACT, 1925. SECTION 62.
No action taken.
Tuberculosis Dispensary.
Annual Report of Tuberculosis Officer.
(DR. P. A. GALPIN.)
The routine work of the Dispensary has been continued
throughout the year. The First and Third Schedules, showing
the details of the work done, have been completed as required by
the Ministry of Health.
Comparison with work done in previous years.
| Year | 1926 | 1927 | 1928 | 1929 | 1930 | 1931 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Request Cases | 726 | 760 | 670 | 683 | 567 | 592 |
| Notified Cases | 188 | 198 | 198 | 142 | 176 | 130 |
| Definite Cases | 525 | 516 | 473 | 467 | 495 | 413 |
| Year | 1926 | 1927 | 1928 | 1929 | 1930 | 1931 |
| No. Examined | 743 | 699 | 633 | 532 | 561 | 448 |
| Positive | 41 | 40 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 12 |
| Percentage | 5.1 | 5.7 | 3.5 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 2.6 |
Tuberculosis of Lungs.
Diagnosis. A close study of the history of illness, clinical
examination and observation with sputum tests are the chief means
of establishing a diagnosis. X-Ray examination is not a routine
measure, but is reserved for certain cases presenting unusual
features. Fifty-five examinations were made either at the London
Hospital or by Dr. Leggatt, of Romford Road, Forest Gate.
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