London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Islington 1947
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington Borough]
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Artificial Pneumothorax.
195 patients received treatment at a total cost of £1,080 17s. 3d.
Beds and Bedding.
10 patients were provided with beds and bedding on loan.
Dental Treatment.
8 patients received treatment with assistance under the Council's scheme.
Home Nursing of Notifiable Pneumonias (All Ages).
During the year 106 visits were paid to these cases by the North London District
Nurses, the total cost of which, at 2s. per visit, was £10 12s. Od.