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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
Croydon 1966
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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A, or T.B. minus (Sputum negative or absent) 48 60.0
B, or T.B. plus, 1 (early cases, sputum
positive) 8 10.0
B, or T.B. plus, 2 (intermediate cases,
sputum positive) 21 26.3
B, or T.B. plus, 3 (advanced cases,
sputum positive) 3 3.7
80 100.0%
Non-Respiratory Tuberculosis
There were 6 cases examined at the Clinic and found to have NonRespiratory
Tuberculosis in the following forms:—
Bones and Joints
Abdominal 3
Other Organs
Peripheral Glands 3
6
| Year | 0-5 | 5-15 | 15-25 | 25-45 | 45-65 | over 65 | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | - | - | – | 1 | 3 | 15 | 19 |
Chest Clinic Register of Tuberculosis Cases
Number on Chest Clinic Register on 1st January, 1966 1,389
Transfers in from other areas 39
"Lost sight" sight returned during the year
New cases diagnosed as definite during the year 85
1,513
Number of cases written off the Chest Clinic Register
during the year as:—
Recovered 90
Died 28
Removed to other areas 36
"Lost sight or and other reasons 10
164
Remaining on Register as at 31st December 1,349