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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 1963
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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Examination of Contacts
| Adults | Children | Totals | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New | Old | New | Old | ||
| 1955 | 278 | 417 | 203 | 683 | 1581 |
| 1956 | 215 | 527 | 185 | 814 | 1741 |
| 1957 | 200 | 690 | 114 | 922 | 1926 |
| 1958 | 101 | 691 | 95 | 807 | 1694 |
| 1959 | 228 | 705 | 82 | 798 | 1813 |
| 1960 | 79 | 672 | 99 | 810 | 1 660 |
| 1961 | 110 | 680 | 113 | 809 | 1712 |
| 1962 | 88 | 683 | 89 | 741 | 1601 |
| 1963 | 93 | 656 | 84 | 886 | 1719 |
At the end of 1963 there were 557 cases of tuberculosis on the
register involving 483 households, which is a slight decrease on the
previous year.
The nursing attendance at the clinic sessions and the home
visiting is done by two members of your nursing star. 2343 home
visits were made during the year.
MASS MINIATURE RADIOGRAPHY I
A Mass Radiography Unit visited Barking in February /March 1963 and I give below statistics in relation thereto:
| LOCATION | MALE | FEMALE | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawes Chemicals Ltd. | 180 | 19 | 199 |
| Impalco Foils Ltd. | 386 | 114 | 500 |
| The Volunteer | 834 | 380 | 1,214 |
| Faircross Bus Garage | 287 | 235 | 522 |
| South East Essex Technical College | 479 | 151 | 630 |
| East Street, Magistrates Court | 1,344 | 1,457 | 2,801 |
| Fanshawe Tavern | 322 | 365 | 687 |
| British Eastlight Ltd. | 46 | 245 | 291 |
| Thames View Estate | 117 | 262 | 379 |
| Thames Plywood Ltd. | 207 | 102 | 309 |
| Magnavox Electronics | 293 | 433 | 726 |
| Sherwoods Paints | 102 | 62 | 164 |
| Poultons Ltd. | 43 | 40 | 83 |
| TOTAL NUMBER X-RAYED | 4,640 | 3,865 | 8,505 |