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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

Fulham 1933

[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: Table X. Showing sources of New Cases.

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: Table XI.

Table XI.

New Cases.Pulmonary Tuberculosis.Other Forms.Suspects.Non-Tubercular.Percentage Tuberculous.
247 Males897-15138.86
259 Females727—18030.50
506 both sexes16114—33134.58