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Hampstead 1924
Report for the year 1924 of the Medical Officer of Health
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We are always glad to investigate and watch any cases of which
the doctor is at all doubtful, as we are in the position in which time
allows of making frequent examinations of the patient, and moreover
have the advantage of being able to have X-ray and frequent sputum
examinations, and the service of visitors to keep them up to attending
regularly during the period of observation.
| 1. Number of discharged men visited | 72 |
| 2. Total number of visits of this kind | 391 |
| 3. Proportion of number of visits to such cases to total number of visits to tuberculous cases | 15.4 per cent. |
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 |
| 1924 | 365 | 111 | 151 | 1601 |
I have to thank the Dispensary Staff for their efficient and keen
work, and Dr. Scrase for his helpful consideration.
A. J. SCOTT-PIN CHIN,
M.D. (Lond.), M.R.C.P. (Lond.).