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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
Hammersmith 1952
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hammersmith Borough]
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13th October to 20th October.
| Males | Females | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number examined | 733 | 1819 | |
| Recalled for large films | 44 | 13 | 57 |
| (a) No further action | 44 |
| (b) To return to Unit for further X-ray | |
| (c) Further investigation required (this does not necessarily indicate tuberculosis) | |
| (d) Known cases had or having treatment | 1 |
| (e) Failed to return for large films | - |
27th October.
| Males | Females | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number examined | 305 | 52 | 357 |
| Recalled for large films | 9 | - | 9 |
| 8 | |
| (b) To return to Unit for further X-ray | - |
| (c) Further investigation required (this does not necessarily indicate tuberculosis) | 1 |
| - | |
| — |
Food Poisoning.
Thirty-nine cases occurred, seven more than last year. This
total includes two outbreaks—(three in one family and four in
another). There were no deaths.
In four cases Salmonella Typhi Murium were identified as
the responsible organisms. Responsible organisms were not
isolated in the remaining cases.
Foods alleged to have been involved included sausages, meat
pie, sardines, luncheon meat, winkles and cockles, mincemeat,
duck eggs, pork, fish and chips and tinned meat.