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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
Deptford 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Deptford Borough]
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Report of Tuberculosis Officer—continued.
One patient had Ultra-violet light treatment for lupus.
18 patients have had artificial pneumothorax treatment at the
Brompton, St. Thomas', Grove Park, Colindale, The Miller, St. John's
and St. Alfege's Hospitals as out-patients, making 206 attendances.
218 refills have been given at St. Alfege's Hospital by the Tuberculosis
Officer to 19 patients in addition to those mentioned above.
Examination and Supervision of Contacts. Analysis of contacts of 143 of the cases primarily notified during the year (including cases notified after death but excluding lodging-house cases and cases in which the diagnosis was not confirmed):-
| Total | T.B. Positive | T.B. Negative | Non-Pul monary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I. No. of patients notified | 143 | 84 | 39 | 20 |
| II. No. of above seen at Dispensary | 115 | 68 | 36 | 11 |
| (a) Total contacts of cases seen at Dispensary— | ||||
| Adults | 254 | 160 | 76 | 18 |
| Children | 72 | 44 | 25 | 3 |
| (a') No. of above con-tacts examined at Dispensary— | ||||
| Adults | 64 | 46 | 14 | 4 |
| Children | 53 | 36 | 14 | 3 |
| III. No. of notified cases not seen at Dispensary | 28 | 16 | 3 | 9 |
| (a) Total contacts of cases not seen at Dispensary— | ||||
| Adults | 66 | 40 | 6 | 20 |
| Children | 26 | 12 | 2 | 12 |
| (a') No. of above contacts examined at Dispensary — | ||||
| Adults | 13 | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| Children | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 |
Total School Contact Cards sent to
School Medical Officer 55
(a) Examined at Dispensary—
Class 1* 13
Class 2* 19
(b) Not examined at Dispensary—
Class 3* 23
*Class 1—Unsatisfactory cases.
*Class 2—Apparently healthy cases.
*Class 3—Not examined.