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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
Bethnal Green 1952
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bethnal Green Borough]
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There were thus 8 cases of active Pulmonary Tuberculosis disclosed
by the Survey giving an Incidence rate of approximately 2 per 1,000
examinations made. This compares very favourably with the National
figures for Mass Radiography which Is nearer 4 per 1,000. The
Incidence was greater In the male than In the female examinees; the
respective ratios being 2.62 and 1.10 per 1,000.
All necessary action was taken at the time In respect of all
cases, both tuberculous and non-tuberculous, requiring further
medical attention.