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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
Greenwich 1951
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Greenwich Borough]
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Survey Carried Out in Respect of the General Public
at Public Baths, Trafalgar Road, Greenwich
from 26th April to 15th May 1951
PART I.—Stages of Procedure
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total radiographed | 1,255 | 1,300 | 2,555 |
| Total recalled for large film | 58 | 55 | 113 |
| Number normal on large film | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| Numbtr abnormal on large film | 52 | 48 | 100 |
| Not yet attended for large film | 1 | — | 1 |
PART II.—Analysis of Abnormal Large Films
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Probably significant new cases of pulmonary tuberculosis for further investigation | 15 | 15 | 30* |
| Probably significant non-tuberculous cases for further investigation | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Previously known tuberculous cases | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| Cardio vascular lesions | 4 | 13 | 17 |
| Abnormalities requiring no action | 26 | 17 | 43 |
| Examination not yet completed | — | — | — |
Comments
*This figure representing 1.18% of the total X-rayed was high,
but after investigation 14 of the cases were found to be inactive; 15 were
active and 1 doubtful. The final figure of 0.59% is still a shade
high but not significantly so.
Survey Carried Out in Respect of Schoolchildren
at Public Baths, Trafalgar Road, Greenwich
from 26 April to 15 May, 1951
PART I.—Stages of Procedure
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total radiographed | 339 | 814 | 1,153 |
| Total recalled for large film | 1 | 15 | 16 |
| Number normal on large film | — | 3 | 3 |
| Number abnormal on large film | 1 | 12 | 13 |
| Not yet attended for large film | — | — | — |