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MINIATURE MASS RADIOGRAPHY.
In the early part of the year the London County Council offered
facilities for Miniature Mass Radiography to those employed in the
Borough, units being located at Plumstead Baths, S.E.18, and at the
South-Eastern Hospital, S.E.14. The numbers were limited to 2,000,
and as a result of communicating with large employers of labour in
the Borough, a total of 1,319 persons attended.
Of the men examined, 44 out of 886 were referred for large
films, 5 only being classified as probably T.B. This gives the
very low percentage of .5.
With regard to the women, of whom there were 433, the probable
T.B. figure was again 5, giving a percentage of slightly over 1,
again a favourable figure.
As far as possible, those presenting themselves for examination
were limited to the younger age groups, although no names were
deleted on the question of age. The local firms welcomed the
scheme, and in several instances could have provided a considerably
greater number of their employees than their allocation.
Where required on grounds of expediency, County Council
ambulancos were placed at the disposal of the firms, which enabled
their employees to attend the nearest Centre and return to duty in
not more than about an hour.
The only cost involved to the Council was the expenses associated
with the use of these ambulances, which were charged up on a mileage
basis,