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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
Deptford 1914
Annual report on the health of the Metropolitan Borough of Deptford
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| Under 5 | Between 5-15 | Bet ween 15-25 | Between 25-35 | Between 35^5 | Between 45-55 | 55 and over | Totals. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Males | 3 | 4 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 9 |
| Females | 5 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 13 |
| Totals | 8 | 11 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 22 |
Of these cases, 8 (2 M and 6 F) have ceased attending, whilst
14 (7 M and 7 F) are still receiving treatment.
NON-TUBERCULAR DISEASES AND DOUBTFUL CASES.
The ages and sex of patients who have not been found to be suffering from any form of tuberculosis, are as follows:—
| Under 5 | Between 5-15 | Between 15-25 | Between 25-35 | Between 35-45 | Between 45-55 | 55 & over | Totals | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Males | 78 | 146 | 28 | 22 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 310 |
| Females | 103 | 187 | 39 | 60 | 47 | 24 | 4 | 464 |
| Totals | 181 | 333 | 67 | 82 | 59 | 38 | 14 | 774 |
Of these cases, 618 (233 males and 385 females) have ceased
attending, whilst 156 (77 males and 79 females) are still under
observation.
| Homes visited by Dispensary Medical Officer and the Medical Officer of Health | 326 |
| Contacts examined by Dispensary Medical Officer and tbe Medical Officer of Health | 390 |
| * Visits of the staff of the Medical Officer of Health to the homes of patients on first notification | 402 |
| Revisits of Staff | 1284 |
| Special cases referred to the staff by the Dispensary Medical Officer | 224 |
| Total | 2626 |
* (The staff includes 3 Health Visitors with nursing and special experience
in Tuberculosis work.)