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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
Bethnal Green 1926
Report on the health of the Borough of Bethnal Green during the year 1926
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Details of Cases removed from Tuberculosis Register during the year 1926.
| Pulmonary | non-Pulmonary | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Males | Females | Males | Females | ||
| Deaths | 79 | 55 | 8 | 8 | 150 |
| Patients removed from Borough | — | — | — | — | 56 |
| Cases removed from Register as “Cured” | - | — | — | — | 12 |
| Total cases removed from Register | — | — | — | — | 218 |
EX-SOLDIERS AND SAILORS SUFFERING
FROM TUBERCULOSIS
One hundred and fifty-eight ex-Service men were
under observation during the year. There were 14
deaths amongst these, and 9 removed from the
Borough.
Three hundred and nine visits were paid to these
men by the Tuberculosis Health Visitor.
WORK OF TUBERCULOSIS HEALTH VISITOR.
This officer paid 3,184 visits to cases. Towards
the end of the year, acting on the recommendation of
my predecessor, the Council appointed a second Tuberculosis
Health Visitor.
TUBERCULOSIS SUB-COMMITTEE.
The Public Health Committee also set up a
Tuberculosis Sub-Committee to undertake certain
duties previously performed by an interim Tuberculosis
Care Committee established by the L.C.C.
SUPPLY OF SPUTUM OUTFITS.
During the year 17 sputum flasks were distributed
to patients. Forty-two sputum tins, with 2,732 cardboard
refills, were distributed to patients for use
indoors.