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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
Poplar 1929
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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| Number of Heading in International Manual. | Site of Primary Growth. | Males. | Females. | Totals. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | Buccal cavity | 11 | 3 | 14 |
| 44 | Pharynx, Oesophagus, Stomach, Liver and annexa | 44 | 33 | 77 |
| 45 | Peritoneum, Intestines and rectum | 20 | 17 | 37 |
| 46 | Female Genital Organs | — | 18 | 18 |
| 47 | Breast | — | 13 | 13 |
| 48 | Skin | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 49 | Other or unspecified organs | 37 | 10 | 47 |
| Totals | 114 | 96 | 210 |
OPHTHALMIA NEONATORUM.
Cases of this disease are visited immediately after notification. A
complete summary of cases notified and visited is given in the Section of
this report dealing with Maternity and Child Welfare. In cases of true
Ophthalmia Neonatorum every endeavour is made to secure the removal
to hospital of the patient and mother.
TUBERCULOSIS.
Report of Dr. W. C. P. Smith, Tuberculosis Officer and
Assistant Medical Officer of Health.
Information Required by Ministry of Health.
(i.) A list of dispensaries, specifying also branch dispensaries and visiting
stations; a list of the Tuberculosis Officers employed; a statement of the
number of other officers employed in dispensary work; a list of residential
institutions, specifying for each the number of beds normally available
for patients from the area of the Local Authority, and the type of case for