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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 1954
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Acton]
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STATEMENT OF PARTICULARS APPEARING ON THE REGISTER OF CASES OF TUBERCULOSIS—1954.
| Pulmonary | Non-Pulmonary | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (a) Number of cases of tuberculosis on the Register at the commencement of the year | 605 males | 86 males | 1,213 |
| 421 females | 101 females | ||
| (b) Number of cases notified for the first time during the year | 25 males | 6 males | 56 |
| 15 females | 10 females | ||
| (c.) Number of cases previously removed from the Register which have been restored thereto during the year | 2 males | — males | 3 |
| 1 female | — females | ||
| (d) Number of cases added, to the Register other than by notification during the year | 27 males | — males | 52 |
| 24 females | 1 female | ||
| (e) Number of cases removed from the Register during the year | 37 males | 3 males | 78 |
| 35 females | 3 females | ||
| (f) Number of cases remaining on the Register at the end of the year | 622 males | 89 males | 1,246 |
| 426 females | 109 females |
SCABIES AND VERMINOUS CONDITIONS
As in previous years, cases suffering from the above conditions
have been referred to the Kensington Medicinal Baths for cleansing
treatment.