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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
Heston and Isleworth 1911
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Heston and Isleworth]
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The matter is urgent and requires attention and adjustment.
Power of Council to establish Tuberculosis Dispensary. The
Council has power under Sections 131 and 133 of the Public
Health Act, 1875, to establish a Tuberculosis Dispensary.
COUNCIL LABORATORY.
The Laboratory has been made use of this year to a greater
extent than last, 93 examinations having been carried out in 1911
as compared with 73 during 1910.
The following tables give a statement of the work done:—
| Result. | Total. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Positive. | Negative. | ||
| Diphtheria | 9 | 42 | 51 |
| Tuberculosis | 5 | 14 | 19 |
| Typhoid Fever | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Ringworm | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 19 | 60 | 79 |
Sundry Examinations.
Chemical Examinations of Water Samples 3
Bacteriological Examinations of Water Samples 6
Bacteriological Examination of Pus 1
„ „ Skin 1
,, ,, Urine 1
,, „ Cerebro-Spinal Fluid 1
„ „ Blood 1
Total 14
SANITARY WORK.
Table X. gives a statement of the sanitary work during the
year.