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Poplar 1962
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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MASS RADIOGRAPHY :
Arrangements were made for Mass Radiography Unit 6B of the North-East
Metropolitan Regional Hospital Board to hold sessions at St.Clement's Hospital,
Bow Road, and Poplar Baths, East India Dock Road. Information relating to the
survey is set out below, and I am indebted to Dr. D.J.Lawless, 0.B.E., Medical
Director of the Unit who made available the findings.
| CENTRE | Number X-rayed on Miniature film | Number referred for further investigation | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | Female | Total | Male | Female | Total | |
| St.Clement's Hospital | 819 | 523 | 1,342 | 30 | 16 | 46 |
| Poplar Baths | 1,089 | 626 | 1,715 | 37 | 24 | 61 |
| TOTALS : | 1,908 | 1,149 | 3,057 | 67 | 40 | 107 |
| Total | |||
| Factories, Offices, etc. | 939 | 344 | 1,283 |
| General public | 806 | 688 | 1,494 |
| G. P. referrals | 163 | 117 | 280 |
| TOTALS : | 1,908 | 1,149 | 3,057 |
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