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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

Camberwell 1956

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Camberwell.

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Table: The following table provides an analysis of the cases dealt with from the inauguration of the scheme to the end of 1956, showing the various medical conditions and the degrees of priority recommended.

The following table provides an analysis of the cases dealt with from the inauguration of the scheme to the end of 1956, showing the various medical conditions and the degrees of priority recommended.

Medical Condition(a)(b)(c)
Tuberculosis575180
Bronchitis and/or Asthma584636
Other Respiratory conditions13106
Rheumatic conditions181510
Heart conditions1574
Physical disabilities (bad legs, etc.)1195
Nervous disorders477472
Other medical conditions596071
Totals272278284

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Of the above cases, 85 were rehoused within 12 months of
the date of the recommendation.