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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
Holborn 1943
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Holborn Borough]
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TUBERCULOSIS DISPENBARY(CONTD).
The number of attendances was 585; and 806 visits to the
homes of patients were made by the Dispensary Visitor.
The total number of cases on the register on the 31st
December was 292.
Since the new tuberculosls allowance scheme started
in July, 44 applications for assistance were, received, 30
of which were granted and of these 13 have now resumed
work or removed.
Artificial Pneumothorax treatment.
10 patients received treatment. The total cost
(£40• 19s. Od. was borne by the Council).
Extra Nourishment
17 cases received extra nourishment. The total cost
(£86. 18s. Od.) was borne by the Council.
j. a. struthers, m.d., m.r.c.p.,
d.p.h.,
Medical Officer of Health.