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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
Ealing 1967
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ealing]
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As part of the Council's tuberculosis prevention service the heaf testing ot all immigrant children on admission to school has continued and the figures for 1967 compared with the previous year were as follows:-
| Immigrants | Others | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 1967 | 1966 | 1967 | 1966 | 1967 | |
| Number tested | 321 | 266 | 1281 | 1350 | 1602 | 1616 |
| Number found positive | 175 | 179 | 39 | 60 | 214 | 239 |
| Percentages of number tested found positive | 54.29 | 67.29 | 3.04 | 4.44 | 13.36 | 14.79 |
A survey in all Southall schools during the year to detect infested children confirmed the findings of the limited survey carried out in 1966. The relevant figures are as follows:-
| 1966 (Certain Southall Schools) | 1967 (All Southall Schools) | |
|---|---|---|
| % of children infected (Immigrant population) | 1.29% | 1.29% |
| % of children infected (Indigenous population) | .54% | .37% |
Additional Services provided for the immigrant community in Southall
These can be summarised as follows:-
(1) All voucher holders are notified to the Health Department and are visited by
health visitors who inform them of the medical facilities available, advise them
to register with a general practitioner and encourage them to have a chest X-ray
if this has not already been done.
(2) With financial assistance from the Council the Family Planning Association
operate a clinic in Hillingdon Hospital premises so that Asian mothers may make
use of this following their post-natal examinations. This convenient arrangement
is designed to minimise the difficulties that such mothers may have in seeking
out guidance on family planning. In addition, also with financial aid from the
Council, the Family Planning Association operate a domiciliary service for
mothers who would otherwise find it difficult to attend a clinic. This is of particular
value to Asian mothers.
(3) With the aid of a Council grant a multi-racial playgroup is held at Southall Com-
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