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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
Hampstead 1923
Report for the year 1923 of the Medical Officer of Health
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In the following tabular statement some idea may be gained of the work done in connection with the Dispensary since its inception:—
| Year. | No. of New Applicants. | No. of New Applicants treated. | No. of Contacts examined. | Total Attendances of all kinds. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 1st Feb. to 31st Dec. | 455 | 191 | 204 | 2808 |
| 1914 | 455 | 118 | 195 | 1913 |
| 1915 | 308 | 146 | 158 | 899 |
| 1916 | 230 | 165 | 100 | 1519 |
| 1917 | 383 | 183 | 113 | 1682 |
| 1918 | 371 | 105 | 124 | 1821 |
| 1919 | 296 | 85 | 57 | 1543 |
| 1920 | 384 | 221 | 112 | 2625 |
| 1921 | 479 | 127 | 192 | 2327 |
| 1922 | 445 | 113 | 223 | 1738 |
| 1923 | 422 | 120 | 199 | 1534 |
The number of patients being dealt with at any one time varies
of course; but during the year the number of individual patients dealt
with was 614.
I have to thank the Dispensary Staff for their efficient and keen
work, and Dr. Scrase for his helpful consideration.
A. J. SCOTT-PINCHIN,
M.D. (Lond.), M.R.C.P. (Lond.).