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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

Southwark 1915

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]

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Table: TABLE A.

TABLE A.

Insured Persons474
(Males 323, Females 151)
Non-Insured Persons209
(Males 22, Females 187).
Children under 16 years892
Total1,575

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Of these examined 30 7 per cent, were found to be suffering from
some form Tuberculosis as is shown in Table B.

Table: TABLE B.Suffering from Pulmonary Tuberculosis (Consumption):—

TABLE B.

Suffering from Pulmonary Tuberculosis (Consumption):—

Insured Persons266
(Males 198, Females, 68).
Non-Insured Persons76
(Males 9, Females 67).
Children under 16 years47
Total389

Table: TABLE C.Suffering from Non-Pulmonary Tuberculosis (glands, joints, &c.): —

TABLE C.

Suffering from Non-Pulmonary Tuberculosis (glands, joints, &c.): —

Insured Males6
„ Females4
Non-Insured Males2
,, Females ...4
Children under 16 years80
Total96

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giving a total of 485 suffering from some form of Tuberculosis; approximately
30 per cent, of the cases examined for the first time.
The number of cases sent up for examination and consultation by
doctors has largely increased, and the Dispensary has been of great service
to them in dealing with their cases.
During the year the London County Council undertook to provide,
as far as possible, treatment in institutions for the non-insured persons,
both children and adults, on lines somewhat resembling those of the