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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
Beckenham 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Beckenham]
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The Tuberculosis work is carried out by the Kent County
Council, and the staff and the premises are maintained by them.
PUBLIC MORTUARY.
There were 39 cases of sudden death in the district during 1937. The following statement shows details of these cases:—
| No. brought to Mortuary | No. of postMortems | No. of Inquests | Causes of Death | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural | Suicide | Motor Accidents | Other Accidents | |||
| 39 | 22 | 16 | 22 | 5 | 5 | 7 |
VENEREAL DISEASES.
There is no treatment Centre in the area for these diseases. The
following is a list of the nearest available Clinics and Hospitals:—
NURSING HOMES REGISTRATION ACT, 1927.
At the end of the year there were 15 Homes on the Register;
one new application was accepted during 1937, and one Home has
closed down. The Medical Officer of Health and Assistant M.O.H.
paid 60 visits of inspection to the premises and found the records
and equipment satisfactory.
15
King's College Hospital, Men Mondays and Thursdays, 5 p.m.
Denmark Hill Tuesdays and Fridays, 5.30 p.m.
Women Mondays, 7 p.m.
Tuesdays, 5 p.m.
Wednesdays, 6 p.m.
Fridays, 2 p.m.
37, West Hill, Dartford Men Mondays, 4.30 p.m.
Wednesdays, 5 p.m.
Women Tuesdays, 4 p.m.
Guy's Hospital, London ... Daily, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
St. George's Hospital, Hyde Mondays to Fridays, 9 to 2, and
Park Corner 6 to 9
Saturdays, 9 to 3
Croydon General Hospital Men Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Saturdays, 2.30 p.m.
Women Wednesdays, 4.30 p.m.