Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hammersmith Borough]
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Average number of cases notified for the 10 years 1919-1928
(inclusive) = 294.
Average number of cases notified for the 10 years 1929-1938
(inclusive) = 219.
Average number of deaths for the 10 years 1919-1928
(inclusive) = 157.
Average number of deaths for the 10 years 1929-1938
(inclusive) = 129.
Public Health (Prevention of Tuberculosis)
Regulations, 1925.
It was not found necessary to take action under these
regulations during the year under review.
Tuberculosis Dispensary.
I submit a report on the work carried out at the Tuberculosis
Dispensary during the year under review.
Sessions have been held regularly at the Dispensary
for the examination and treatment of patients at the following
times :—
Mondays, 10.30 a.m Women and Children.
Tuesdays, 5.30 p.m. Men and Women (Workers only).
Wednesdays, 2.30 p.m. Artificial Pneumothorax refill clinic.
Fridays, 10.30 a.m. Men. Women and Children.
Saturdays, 10 a.m. Schoolchildren.
New Patients ma)' attend at any of the Sessions.
Hammersmith Hospital.
Wednesdays, 2 p.m. Dental Clinic.
Thursdays, 3 p.m. X-Ilay Clinic.
Special appointments are held daily to suit the convenience
of those who cannot attend at the stated hours
and in cases where the consultation is likely to be a
lengthy one.
On 1st January, 1938, the number of patients on the
Dispensary Register was 824.