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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 1965
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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| A.nong other abnormalities discovered were:- | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carcinoma of the lung | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Primary carcinoma of the colon | 1 | - | 1 |
| Abnormalities of the heart and vessels (congenital) | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Abnormalities of the heart and vessels (acquired) | 7 | 13 | 20 |
| Sarcoidosis | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Benign tumours of the lung and mediastinum | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Bronchiectasis | 2 | - | 2 |
| Emphysema | 3 | - | 3 |
| Pulmonary fibrosis (non-t.b.) | 9 | 9 | 18 |
| Pneumoconiosis | 1 | - | 1 |
| Pleural thickening and calcification | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| Abnormalities of the diaphragm | - | 1 | 1 |
| Hamartoma | - | 1 | 1 |
| Abnormalities of the bony thorax (acquired) | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Abnormalities of the bony thorax (congenital) | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Did not attend for further investigation | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Did not attend for repeat miniature film | - | 1 | 1 |
CHIROPODY SERVICES
The Chief Chiropodist reports as follows:Clinics
Central Foot Clinic - Clinic operated by the Chief Chiropodist singlehanded.
Appointments range from 8 to 10 weeks, and there are facilities
at this clinic for at least three chiropodists. Car parking facilities
are needed, as this is important in the future recruitment of staff, and
for access to the clinic as parking problems increase.
Total treatments - 2,123. Sessions worked - 396.
Julia Engwell Clinic - Clinic operated by Mrs. D. Mann. There are two
surgeries equipped. The clinic has a heavy case load, but help could
be given when staff is available.
Total treatments - 2,476. Sessions worked - 479.
Porters Avenue Clinic - Clinic operated by Mr. D. Ditsell; a single
surgery with a heavy case load. This could be eased by sending some
cases to the nearby Julia Engwell Clinic when staff conditions make this
possible. Appointments 8 to 10 weeks.
Total treatments - 2,759. Sessions worked - 497.
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