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Crayford 1957

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Crayford]

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Tuberculosis

Age periodsNew CasesDeaths
RespiratoryNon-RespiratoryRespiratoryNon-Respiratory
MFMPMPMF
Under 5 years________
5_-__1____
15_41_____
2533______
4531__1___
65 and over1_______
Totals:78111___

Chest Clinics
At West Hill Hospital, Dartford, and 65 Bexley Road, Erith
Housing Applicants
Special consideration is given to cases put forward by the
Medical Officer of Health involving tuberculosis or other physical
disability in the applicants' families and such cases are
considered outside the normal points scheme
Cases investigated during the year - 18
Applicants recommended for rehousing - 7
No. of families granted houses on account of Tuberculosis - 4
Other reasons - 4
CRAYFORD TUBERCULOSIS CARE COMMITTEE
The Crayford Tuberculosis Care Committee in association with
the Kent Council of Social Service has continued to function
during the year. The number of cases assisted was 14, including
8 new cases Clothing, coal supplies and fares to visit relatives
in Sanatoria had once again formed the bulk of the assistance
given by the Committee. This number was, once again lower than
last year, although in terms of expenditure the monetary cost
was higher.
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