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
London County Council 1959
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for London County Council]
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Table (v)—Age distribution of patients
| Age | Number of patients | Percentage of total |
|---|---|---|
| 0-5 years | 2,554 | 4 |
| 5-64 years | 25,225 | 44 |
| 65 years and over | 29,589 | 52 |
| 57,368 | 100 |
The number of patients was smaller than in 1958 (62,116) but the age distribution was
the same.
Table (vi)—Nursing treatments and case load
| 1956 | 1957 | 1958 | 1959 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of completed treatments | 60,772 | 56,395 | 53,359 | 49,299 |
| Number of patients being nursed at end of year | 12,806 | 13,749 | 12,099 | 11,352 |
| Average case load per nurse at end of year | 24 | 27 | 24 | 23 |