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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
Lewisham 1926
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lewisham Borough]
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| Visits. | ex-Service Men. | Civilians | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulmonary Tuberculosis | 55 | 216 | 353 | 2230 |
| Other Forms | 6 | 76 | ||
| Subsequent Visits | 182 | 1520 | 1702 | |
| Visits to Cases not Notified | 24 | 151 | 175 | |
| No. of Patients occupying Separate Beds | 27 | 138 | 165 | 353 |
| ,, sharing bed with 1 other | 27 | 142 | 169 | |
| ,, ,, ,, „ 2 others | 7 | 10 | 17 | |
| ,, ,, ,, ,, 3 ,, | - | 2 | 2 | |
| No. of Patients occupying Separate Rooms | 26 | 113 | 139 | 353 |
| ,, sharing room with 1 other | 23 | 102 | 125 | |
| ,, ,, „ ,, 2 others | 8 | 52 | 60 | |
| ,, ,, ,, ,, 3 ,, | 2 | 20 | 22 | |
| ,, ,, ,, ,, 4 „ | 1 | 5 | 0 | |
| ,, ,, ,, ,, 5 ,, | 1 | — | 1 | |
Table B shows the condition on December 31st, 1926, of all patients
diagnosed as suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis, who have attended the
Dispensary since its establishment in June, 1916. Many of these patients
attend the Dispensary at regular intervals for treatment or observation. Those
who do not attend are visited in their homes, or their own doctors are asked
for reports on their condition.