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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
Lambeth 1969
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth Borough]
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The incidence of cancer of the cervix is highest in women over 35 and in
social classes IV and V. This borough in common with most local authorities in
South-East England is reaching about half to two-thirds of the target figure
needed for effective screening in numbers of women tested, but the women at
greatest risk are not coming forward. Only 20% of women over 35 are being
screened, and many of those in social classes IV and V are reluctant to have this
examination.
It is hoped that some of the high risk women will be reached early in 1970 when a clinic will be started in one of the blocks of flats used for temporary accommodation of homeless families.
| Clinic | Number called | Number examined | Results | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Negative | Positive | Retaken | |||
| Riggindale | 511 | 409 | 368 | 3 | 37 |
| South London Hosp. | 511 | 413 | 360 | - | 53 |
| Moffat | 213 | 143 | 120 | 2 | 21 |
| West Norwood | 459 | 383 | 365 | - | 18 |
| Loughborough | 559 | 401 | 375 | 6 | 19 |
| TOTAL | 2,253 | 1,749 | 1,589 | 11 | 148 |
(Sgd) Dr. M.P. Elman,
Senior Medical Officer
FAMILY PLANNING
The main bulk of the family planning services in the Borough is provided by
the Family Planning Association, acting as the Council's agents. Since July 1969
the Council has made a grant to the Association to cover the whole cost of providing
the service to Lambeth residents. The Association also provides training for
the doctors, nurses, and layworkers who man the clinics.
Premises, heating, lighting, cleaning, and a certain amount of equipment are
provided in Lambeth by the Council, while the Family Planning Association
provides trained medical and nursing staff for examination and advice, secretarial
staff, and contraceptive equipment and supplies. Patients are referred to the