Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Fulham Borough]
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12 children were sent to Convalescent Homes by the Invalid
Children's Aid Association.
1 woman was sent away by the Women's Holiday Fund.
1 man and 4 women were convalesced by the Charity
Organisation Society and 1 baby placed so that the.
mother could accept sanatorium treatment.
1 man was convalesced by the United Services Fund.
2 children went away through the Children's Country
Holiday Fund.
One family of 10 persons was removed permanently into
the country.
Table X. Showing sources of New Cases.
239 were recommended by private doctors. |
19 ,, ,, the Medical Officer of Health. |
4 ,, ,, the School Medical Authority. |
50 ,, ,, Hospitals and Sanatoria. |
17 ,, ,, other Dispensaries. |
11 ,, „ the London County Council. |
96 ,, „ the Dispensary Staff. |
22 ,, „ friends. |
2 „ ,, other patients. |
36 „ ,, the Door Plate. |
3 ,, ,, the Invalid Children's Aid Association. |
6 ,, ,, Public Assistance Authorities. |
1 was the Ministry of Health |
506 |
Table XI.
New Cases. | Pulmonary Tuberculosis. | Other Forms. | Suspects. | Non-Tubercular. | Percentage Tuberculous. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
247 Males | 89 | 7 | - | 151 | 38.86 |
259 Females | 72 | 7 | — | 180 | 30.50 |
506 both sexes | 161 | 14 | — | 331 | 34.58 |