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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
Edmonton 1949
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Edmonton]
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Number of cases of Pulmonary Tuberculosis :
| Female | Male | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89 | |||
| 27 | 64 | 91 | |
| — | — | — | |
| 6 | 13 | ||
| 1 | 1 |
Disposal of Active Pulmonary Tuberculosis Cases referred to Clinics:
| Female | Male | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
The Active Cases discovered were in the following Groups :
| Female | Male | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | ||
| 1 | — | 1 | |
| 1 | — | 1 | |
| — | 1 | 1 | |
Cases not Classified
Failed to attend for large film 7
Failed to attend Clinic 1
Awaiting classification at Clinic 1
Some Abnormalities discovered (other than Pulmonary Tuberculosis)
Bronchiectasis 7
Cardiovascular lesions — congenital 2
Cardiovascular lesions — acquired 23
Agenesis right lung 1
Cystic rib tumour 1
It would appear from this survey, that there was every cause to be
cheerful about the results. I would remind the Council however, that your
staff and that of the local Chest Clinic has already eliminated many of those
who might have been amongst the ranks of those examined.
I am rather concerned about the increase in Tuberculosis amongst the
younger members of the population and I must here state that in my opinion,
this is mostly due to the very unhealthy conditions under which some of the
citizens exist
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