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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

Dagenham 1939

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Dagenham]

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Schick Testing and Immunisation.
The Diphtheria Immunisation scheme was carried
on, though, owing to the outbreak of hostilities, to a
limited extent, during the latter part of the year. This
treatment is, however, still given free to all persons
desiring it as in former years.

Table: Tuberculosis.The following is a summary of the register:—

Tuberculosis.

The following is a summary of the register:—

Pulmonary.Non-Pulmonary.
Male.Female.Male.Female.
No. on register 1st January, 1039327252128115
During the year:—
New Notifications58411210
Deaths17268—
Transfers into area192553
Transfers out of area38281011
No. on register 31st December, 1939340267132117