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Hampstead 1923
Report for the year 1923 of the Medical Officer of Health
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Section 6.
Laboratory Work.
Bacteriological examinations are carried out by the Lister Institute
of Preventive Medicine, excepting examinations of material for
detection of tubercle bacilli, which are performed by the bacteriologist
of the Hampstead General Hospital. This latter also makes any
necessary X-ray examinations.
The following is a summary of the bacteriological work carried out during the year:—
| Positive. | Negative. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diphtheria | 22 | 302 | 324 |
| Enteric Fever | — | 2 | 2 |
| Specimens of Sputum | 59 | 240 | 299 |
35 X-Ray Examinations were made.
Diphtheria Anti-toxin is obtainable at any hour by day or night
from the Town Hall, and also from the North-Western Fever Hospital,
Lawn Road. During 1923, 219,000 units were supplied from the
Public Health Department
Section 7.
Sanitary Administration.
List of adoptive Acts, Bye-l ates, and Local Regulations relating to the
Public Health, in force in the Borough with date of adoption.
Bye-Laws under Section 16 (1) Public Health (London) Act, 1891.
„ 16 (2) „ „
„ „ 39 (1) „
„ „ 39 (2) „
„ „ 50 „ „
„ „ 202 Metropolis Management Act, 1855.
Regulations „ 17 (7) Housing (Town Planning) &c., Act,
1909.
Tabular summary of the work of the Sanitary Department during 1923.
Total number of Inspections, 6111. Re-inspections, 11387.
„ Intimation Notices, 925. Statutory Notices 704.