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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
Erith 1952
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Erith]
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B (2)d Mass Radiography
During the year a Mass Radiography Survey of the
general public of Erith was carried out by the South East
London Mass Radiography Unit. The following report was
received from the Unit.
Overall Analysis of Results of General
Public Survey carried out at: Civil
Defence Hall and Belvedere Public Hall,
Erith, from 5th to 15th Februrary and
26th to 29 th February (inc.).
Part I—Stages of Procedure.
| Men | Women | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (a) | Total radiographed | 2,335 | 2,307 | 4,642 |
| (b) | Total recalled for large film | 96 | 93 | 189 |
| (c) | Number normal on large film | 31 | 40 | 71 |
| (d) | Number abnormal on large film | 64 | 52 | 116 |
| (e) | Not yet attended for large film | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Part II—Analysis of Abnormal Large Films.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Probably significant new cases of pulmorary tuberculosis for further investigation | 18 | 14 | 32 |
| 2. Probably significant non-tuberculous cases for further investigation | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 3. Previously known tuberculous cases | 10 | 7 | 17 |
| 4. Cardio-vascular lesions | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| 5. Abnormalities requiring no action | 30 | 24 | 54 |
| 6. Examination not yet completed | 1 | - | 1 |
Comments by Director of Unit
"The overall analysis shows the usual proportion of
patients referred to the chest clinics and I do not feel that
there is anything requiring comment."