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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 1950
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Holborn Borough]
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Mass Radiography.
The campaign for the early detection of Tuberculosis was continued during the
year by Mass X-Ray Unit II of the North-West Regional Hospital Board. Facilities were
afforded to persons living or working in Holborn for X-ray examination of chest and
lungs during April and May, 1950. A large number of firms in the Borough were
invited to allow their employees to undergo examination by the Unit, and the managements
proved very co-operative. So great was the response that it was found necessary to
extend the original four week programme by a further two weeks.
The following are particulars giving the results of the examinations: —
| Men. | Women. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No of persons examined | 4,747 | 3,156 | 7,903 |
| No recalled for large films | 123 | 57 | 180 |
| Recall percentage | 2.5% | 1.8% | 2.2% |
| No further action | 69 | 23 | 92 |
| Further medical advice recommended | 24 | 30 | 54 |
| To return for re-check at later date | 25 | 4 | 29 |
| Failed to attend for large film | - | 5 | |
| 123 | 57 | 180 |
| No. of persons examined | 293 | 214 | 507 |
| No. recalled for large films | 8 | 10 | 18 |
| Recall percentage | 2.7% | 4.6% | 3.5% |
| No further action | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Further medical advice recommended | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| To return for re-check at later date | 1 | _ | 1 |
| Failed to attend for large film | — | 1 | |
| 18 |