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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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Disposal of large film cases:
| (a) No further action | 64 |
| 1 | |
| (c) Further investigation required (this does not necessarily indicate tuberculosis) | 21 |
| — | |
| (.e) Failed to return for large films | 4 |
26th—31st May.
Shepherds Bush Common.
For the first time a Mass Radiography Unit was installed
on a borough green. This was possible through the cooperation
of the Parks Department of the London County
Council and through the invaluable help given by Messrs.
George Wimpey & Co. Ltd. in lending a mobile office for
the staff. The survey was an unqualified success. During
four working days 2,173 people were X-rayed, among them
1,254 from the general public.
Males Females Total
Number examined 1099 1074 2173
Recalled for large films 27 24 51
Disposal of large film cases:—
| 40 | |
| (.b) To return to Unit for further X-ray | — |
| 8 | |
| (d) Known cases had or having treatment | — |
| 3 |
1st—2nd June. B.B.C. Television Centre, Wood Lane. Attendance figures were satisfactory.
| Males | Females | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number examined | 388 | 271 | 659 |
| Recalled for large films | 4 | 5 | 9 |
Disposal of large film cases:—
| 8 | |
| — | |
| (c) Further investigation required (this does not necessarily indicate tuberculosis) | 1 |
| — | |
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