Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for West Ham]
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detailed report here, the year's experience amply confirms the conclusions
arrived at previously as to the undoubted value of ultra
violet radiation in a large number of morbid conditions which
could probably in no other way have been so effectively dealt with.
Blind Persons' Act.
During the year two women were examined and reported on
as being suitable for training under the above Act.
Pathological Work.
The microscopical examination of sputum for the presence of
the tubercle bacillus is undertaken by the Tuberculosis Officer.
Throat swabs are taken by the School Medical staff as required,
and sent to the Superintendent of the Plaistow Fever Hospital
for cultivation and report.
The microscopic diagnosis of ringworm of the head is undertaken
by the School Medical staff in the Laboratory provided for
that purpose.
Cheap Tram Fares.
I am indebted to Mr. Slattery (Tramways Manager) for the following Table which shows the number of children carried at halfpenny fares in all West Ham and London County Council No. 8 Service Cars during School Holidays in 1929, 1930, and 1931, and the advantage taken by the children of the facilities granted.
1931. | 1930. | 1929. | ||||
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Holiday Period | No. of days in operation | Number carried | No. of days in operation | Number carried | No. of days in operation | Number carried |
Easter | 10 | 10 | 147,976 | 10 | 150,847 | |
Whitsun | 8 | 126,689 | 8 | 124,950 | 8 | 130,863 |
Summer | 31 | 392,404 | 31 | 384,906 | 31 | 404,545 |
Christmas | 14 | 186,152 | 15 | 207,087 | 15 | 202,776 |
Totals | 63 | 849,160 | 64 | 864,919 | 64 | 889,031 |
Av. per dav | _ | 13,260 | _ | 13,514 | _ | 13,891 |