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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
Barking 1944
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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There has been a decrease in new cases when compared with the year 1943. Statistics of the cases reported and treated during the year under review are as follows:—
| New Cases | Recurring Cases | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total number of patients | 671 | 128 | 799 |
| Adults | 286 | 35 | 321 |
| Children | 385 | 93 | 478 |
| Referred from:— | |||
| Clinics | 416 | 96 | 512 |
| Other sources | 255 | 32 | 287 |
| Adults | 242 | 32 | 274 |
| Children | 338 | 86 | 424 |
Of the remaining 101 who were not cleansed at
the Barking Hospital, 17 were treated at the clinics,
and 84 were otherwise dealt with.
In addition on request 141 contacts (79 adults,
62 children) were given baths at the Barking Hospital.
(g) General District Nursing.
The Plaistow Maternity Hospital and District
Nurses Home and the East Barking District Nursing
Association provide skilled nursing in the home for
all people in the Borough.
The work is carried out efficiently by these organisations
and the Council give considerable financial
aid.
During the year 1944, the District Nursing visits
for the whole of the Borough totalled 18,031 and for
the year 1943 this figure was 18,838.
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