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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 1954

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hammersmith Borough]

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These 8,744 persons were X-rayed during 23 working days
at an average of 400 miniatures per day. Of this total 33 people
were referred to Chest Clinics and Hospitals for further
investigations.
Of the total number of persons examined, 3,167 were
members of the general public.
Results of the attendances and examinations at the various
sites are shown hereunder:—
26th April—12th May.
Town Hall.

Table: The attendance was on the whole good; 4,309 persons were X-rayed, including 1,913 volunteers from the general public.

The attendance was on the whole good; 4,309 persons were X-rayed, including 1,913 volunteers from the general public.

MalesFemalesTotal
Number examined190724024309
Recalled for large films474390

Table: Disposal of large film cases:

Disposal of large film cases:

(a) No further action64
(b) To return to Unit for further X-ray1
(c) Further investigation required (this does not necessarily indicate tuberculosis)21
(d) Known cases had or having treatment—
(.e) Failed to return for large films4

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14th May.
George Wimpey & Co. Ltd., Hammersmith Grove.

Table: This factory survey was well attended and the support of the management was noteworthy.

This factory survey was well attended and the support of the management was noteworthy.

MalesFemalesTotal
Number examined358133491
Recalled for large films8—8

Table: Disposal of large film cases: —

Disposal of large film cases: —

(a) No further action6
(b) To return to Unit for further X-ray—
(c) Further investigation required (this does not necessarily indicate tuberculosis)2
(d) Known cases had or having treatment—
(e) Failed to return for large films—