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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
Acton 1943
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Acton]
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The following is a statement of the particulars appearing in the Register of cases of Tuberculosis on 31st December, 1943: —
| Pulmonary. | Non-Pulmonary. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 298 males | 52 males | 643 | |
| 234 females | 59 females | ||
| 56 males | 8 males | 114 | |
| 39 females | 11 females | ||
| Number of cases previously, removed from the Register which have been restored thereto during the year | 2 males | — males | 5 |
| 3 females | — females | ||
| Number of cases added to the Register other than by notification | 13 males | — males | 22 |
| 8 females | 1 female | ||
| Number of cases removed from the Register during the year | 42 males | 9 males | 93 |
| 37 females | 5 females | ||
| Number of cases remaining on the Register at the end of the year | 327 males | 51 males | 691 |
| 247 females | 66 females |
Scabies and Veripinous Conditions.
Appended are Tables showing the cases sent during the year
to the Kensington Medicinal Baths for cleansing from Vermin and
treatment of Scabies. These have been divided into areas, times
of the year and number of families treated. It is important in both
Scabies and head infestations, that all affected members of the family
should be treated simultaneously, otherwise re-infection takes place
and time and energy are wasted in useless treatment.
Difficulty often occurs with members of the family who are
working, but the Kensington Baths run two evening sessions, and
advantage of this.fact has been taken wherever possible.