London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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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

Tottenham 1949

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Tottenham]

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Table: Number of Cases of Pulmonary Tuberculosis.

Number of Cases of Pulmonary Tuberculosis.

Female.Male.Total.
Inactive Primary74101175
Inactive Post Primary51123174
Active Primary112
Active Post Primary222143

Table: Disposal of Cases of Active Pulmonary Tuberculosis Referredto Clinics.

Disposal of Cases of Active Pulmonary Tuberculosis Referred

to Clinics.

Female.Male.Total.
Recommended for admission to hospital or sanatorium141428
Retained at Clinic for observation9817

Table: The Active Cases Discovered were in the following groups.

The Active Cases Discovered were in the following groups.

Female.Male.Total.
Local Factories91221
Public Sessions8715
State Schools426
Others213
Total232245

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Cases Unable to Classify.
Failed to attend for repeat miniature film 1
Failed to attend for large film 16
Failed to attend for clinical investigation 1
Failed to attend Clinic 4
Awaiting final diagnosis (not Pulmonary Tuberculosis) 2