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Chelsea 1952
Report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year 1952
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MASS RADIOGRAPHY
In connection with the national drive to combat Tuberculosis,
X-ray Units visit every possible area from time to time., During
the year under review, a Mobile Unit visited an Educational Centre
where 606 persons were examined,,
During the period 3rd to 23rd September, similar facilities were
available to the general public at the Chenil Galleries, adjacent to
the Town Hall. As a result of examinations made, the following data
has been compiled:-
Results of examinations
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number satisfactory | 2,142 | 2,583 | 4,725 |
| Number unsatisfactory and referred to their private doctors:-(a) Probably tuberculous | 20 | 18 | 38 |
| (b) Non-tuberculous | 2 | — | 2 |
| Number of persons who failed to attend for further examination | 5 | 19 | |
| 2,169 | 2,615 | 4,784 |
A Mobile Unit will again be located at the Chenil Galleries during
the summer of 1953.