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Stoke Newington 1962
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stoke Newington, The Metropolitan Borough]
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LABORATORY FACILITIES
The following is a statement of the specimens submitted to the Laboratory during 1962
| Result of Examination | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nature of Specimen | Positive | Negative | Total |
| Faeces | 95 | 197 | 292 |
| Nasal | — | 1 | 1 |
| Throat | — | 32 | 32 |
| Rectal Swabs | — | 2 | 2 |
| 232 | 327 | ||
MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS
51 medical examinations were carried out during the year in respect
of new appointments and persons on whom special reports were required in
connection with absence through sickness.,
NATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT 1948
Under Section 50 of this Act it is the responsibility of the Borough
Council to arrange for the burial or cremation of any person who has died
or is found dead within the area, and where no private arrangements are
made for the disposal of the body.—
Seven burials were carried out under the provisions of this Act
during 1962 at a total cost of £135.18.0.
EXHUMATIONS
One exhumation was carried out during the year at which the Chief
Public Health Inspector was present.