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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

Hammersmith 1927

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hampstead, Metropolitan Borough of]

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are a matter for intensive consideration, but it would seem that improvements
might be made:—
(a) By the provision of Convalescent beds where "A" cases could be
sent for a short period and where doubtful cases could be sent
to give them a pick-up.
(b) By the provision of local accommodation for advanced and
dying cases.
(c) By the provision of longer Sanatorium treatment for cases
likely to benefit.
But whatever the success of the methods used in the treatment and
control of this disease, the virulence of the disease and the death rate
are steadily diminishing all over the country.

Table: In the following tabular statement some idea may be gained of the work done in connection with the Dispensary since its inception:—

In the following tabular statement some idea may be gained of the work done in connection with the Dispensary since its inception:—

Year.No. of New Applicants.No. of New Applicants treated.No. of Contacts examined.Total Attendances of all kinds.
1913 1st Feb. to 31st Dec.4551912042808
19144551181951913
1915308146158899
19162301651001519
19173831831131682
19183711051241821
191929685571543
19203842211122625
19214791271922327
19224451132231738
19234221201991534
19243651111511601
1925299811281359
1926262931121154
192722373751184

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I have to thank the Dispensary Staff for their efficient and keen
work, and Dr. Scrase for his helpful consideration.
A. J. SCOTT-PINCHIN,
M.D. (Lond.), M.R.C.P. (Lond.).