London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Wandsworth 1972
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth, Metropolitan Borough]
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TABLE 28
| 1972 | 1971 | |
|---|---|---|
| New patients seen: | ||
| Medical | 711 | 220 |
| Social | 3,398 | 3,116 |
| Totals | 4,109 | 3,336 |
| Contraceptive methods advised: | ||
| Sheath | 160 | 66 |
| Oral contraceptive | 2,429 | 2,074 |
| Diaphragm | 377 | 493 |
| Intra uterine device | 494 | 519 |
| Other methods | 323 | 52 |
| No method advised | 326 | 132 |
| Established patients attending for first time during the year | 6,273 | 4,909 |
| Number of attendances (including new patients) | 23,935 | 20,318 |
| Number of premises in use as family planning clinics at end of year | 11 | 8 |
| Number of sessions held | 1,383 | 1,162 |