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Hackney 1932
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hackney]
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Bacteriological Examinations.—One thousand, one hundred and fifty-seven specimens of sputum were examined at the Tuberculosis Dispensaries during the year with the following results;—
| Result of Examination | Dispensary at | Totals. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Hospital. | City of London Hospital. | ||
| Tubercle Bacilli Present | 120 | 108 | 228 |
| Tubercle Bacilli Absent | 410 | 519 | 929 |
| Totals | 530 | 627 | 1,157 |
In addition, 436 examinations of specimens of sputum were
carried out by the Council's Bacteriologists during the year, with
the following results :—
Tubercle bacilli present 58
Tubercle bacilli absent 378
Total 436
The following are additional details relating to the work of the Tuberculosis Dispensaries during the year :—
| Dispensary at | Totals. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Hospital. | City of London Hospital. | ||
| Total number of attendances | 2,208 | 4,987 | 7,195 |
| Systematic examinations at the above | 1,775 | 2,327 | 4,102 |
| Number of letters written | 1,335 | 1,343 | 2,678 |
| Number of visits to patients at their homes | 160 | 150 | 310 |
| *Number of patients sent to hospital or sanatorium by L.C.C. | 78 | 63 | 141 |
| Number of attendances at:— | |||
| X-ray Department | 80 | 216 | 296 |
| Dental | 9 | 8 | 17 |
| Sunlight | 2 | 10 | 12 |
| Other Departments | 34 | 35 | 69 |
* In addition to the patients who received residential treatment under the County
Council's tuberculosis scheme upon the recommendation of the Tuberculosis Officers,
117 patients were sent to hospital or sanatorium by the County Council upon applications
by medical officers of hospitals.