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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
Bromley 1925
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bromley]
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During the year the following specimens have been examined;—
| Positive. | Negative. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swabs for Diphtheria | 5 | 45 | 50 |
| Widal reactions | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Sputa for Tubercle | 16 | 38 | 54 |
| Milk | — | — | — |
| TOTAL | 22 | 86 | 108 |
HEALTH VISITOR.
The Council appointed a Health Visitor, who commenced
her duties on the 11th May, 1925, and devotes the whole of
her time to the services of the Council.
During the period of the year for which she has been in
the District, she has paid 326 visits, of which 34 were primary
and 292 re-visits to cases of Tuberculosis.
The following Table shows the number of visits paid in each Parish:—
| Parish. | Primary Visit. | Revisits. |
|---|---|---|