London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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 1955
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Beckenham]
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CONTENTS
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Introductory Letter 5
Vital Statistics 11
Total Deaths 1955 12
Cancer Deaths 13
Infantile Mortality 14
Vital Statistics for years 1947 to 1955 15
Infectious Diseases:
(1) Ten-Year Trend Graphs 16
(2) Acute Infections 18
(3) Tuberculosis 21
Mass Miniature Radiography 22
Chest Clinic 23
Tuberculosis Care Committee 24
Women's Voluntary Service 24
Care of Old Persons, Old Peoples Welfare Committee 26
National Assistance Act 26
Vaccination and Immunisation 26
Morbidity Returns 27
Health Services, including Hospitals and Nursing Homes 28
Clinics for Maternity and Child Welfare 30
Report of the Chief Sanitary Inspector 31
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