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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 1958
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hammersmith Borough]
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Medical Examination of Council's Staff.
During the year I have continued to carry out the duties of
Staff Medical adviser to the Council.
The total number or medical examinations carried out in connection with admission to the Council's Superannuation and/or Sick Pay Scheme during the year was 243, and of this number 63 were found to be unfit for the following reasons: —
| Hypertension | 15 | Otosclerosis | 1 |
| Glycosuria | 3 | Diabetic | 1 |
| L.I. Hernia | 2 | Ureteral Dilation | 1 |
| Mitral Stenosis | 1 | Emphysema | 1 |
| Recurrent Hernia | 1 | Duodenal Ulcer | 1 |
| Peptic Ulcer | 1 | Partial Gastrectomy | 1 |
| Gastric Ulcer | 5 | Left Hydrocele | 1 |