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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 1966
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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| Year | New Cases Notified (all forms of T.B.) | Number of Deaths | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barking | Dagenham | Total | Barking | Dagenham | Total | |
| 1963 | 31 | 48 | 79 | 7 | 22 | 29 |
| 1964 | 24 | 28 | 52 | 7 | 19 | 26 |
| 1965 | 60 | 18 | ||||
| 1966 | 57 | 26 | ||||
Free Milk
On the recommendation of a Chest Physician additional supplies of milk are
made available to patients suffering from tuberculosis, and 157 patients were so
assisted during the year.
Mass Radiography
Mass Radiography Unit 6A visited the western area of the borough in March 1966, and I am indebted to the Medical Director for the following details:-
| Location | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| South East Essex College of Technology | 519 | 135 | 654 |
| Impalco Foils Ltd. | 272 | 134 | 4o6 |
| The Volunteer | 699 | 261 | 960 |
| Forecourt, Magistrates' Court, East Street | 1,256 | 1,820 | 3,076 |
| Thames Plywood Ltd. | 211 | 117 | 328 |
| British Eastlight Ltd. | 48 | 204 | 252 |
| Fanshawe Tavern | 274 | 381 | 655 |
| Sherwood Parsons Ltd. | 107 | 88 | 195 |
| Magnavox Co.Ltd. | 253 | 428 | 681 |
| Thames View Estate (Bastable Avenue) | 152 | 225 | 377 |
| Barking Generating station | 726 | 32 | 758 |
| Jeyes Compounds Co. Ltd. | 83 | 153 | 236 |
| Remploy Ltd. | 102 | 30 | 132 |
| Total number X-rayed | 4,702 | 4,008 | 8,710 |
| Requiring further investigation | 90 | 68 | 158 |
| Groups Attending | Male | Female | Total |
| General Public | 1,681 | 2,389 | 4,070 |
| Organised Groups | 3,016 | 1,614 | 4,630 |
| Referred by General Practitioner | 5 | 5 | 10 |