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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

Battersea 1930

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Battersea Borough]

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Table: The following table shews the localisation of the disease in the case of the 242 deaths recorded in 1930.

The following table shews the localisation of the disease in the case of the 242 deaths recorded in 1930.

Localisation.No. of deaths.Total.% of Total.
MaleFemale
Buccal cavity10-104.13
Stomach, liver, etc45216627.27
Peritoneum, intestines and rectum27184518.60
Female genital organs—303012.40
Breast—23239.50
Skin5383.31
Other and unspecified organs47136024.79
Total134108242100.00

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Bacteriological Examinations.
The bacteriological examination of clinical material (with the
exception of specimens of sputum, which are dealt with at the
Tuberculosis Dispensary, vide pp. 70, 124) is carried out by the
Clinical Research Association, of Watergate House, Strand.
During 1930 the number of bacteriological examinations of
specimens sent in by medical practitioners practising in Battersea
was 2,624 (exclusive of the Tuberculosis specimens).

Table: The following table gives particulars of the bacteriological examinations carried out during the year:—

The following table gives particulars of the bacteriological examinations carried out during the year:—

Suspected disease.Positive Results.Negative Results.Total.
Diphtheria2812,3312,612
Enteric fever11112
Total2822,3422,624

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The cost of these examinations, which in 1930 amounted to
£338 19s. 9d., is borne by the Council.