London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Finsbury 1948
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Finsbury Borough]
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until 5th July. The Council's Tuberculosis Dispensary machinery was
used for the institution of the necessary enquiries and for the presenting
of the applications weekly to the Tuberculosis Assessment Officer.
In addition to new cases, 230 cases were presented to the Assessment
Officer for review. The total cash allowances paid out to 5th July
was £1,305 11s. gd.
Provision of Extra Nourishment.
The Borough Council continued to provide extra nourishment
for certain types of tuberculous cases to the 5th July and 64 persons
were granted extra nourishment.