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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
Havering 1968
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Havering]
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| Other abnormalities revealed | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abnormalities of the bony thorax and soft tissues — congenital | 1 | - | 1 |
| Abnormalities of the bony thorax and soft tissues acquired | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Bacterial and virus infections of the lungs | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Bronchiectasis | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Emphysema | 3 | - | 3 |
| Pulmonary fibrosis — non-tuberculous | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| Pneumoconiosis | 2 | — | 2 |
| Benign tumours of the lungs and mediastinum | - | 1 | 1 |
| Carcinoma of the lung and mediastinum | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Sarcoidosis and collagenous diseases | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Pleural thickening or calcification — non-tuberculous | 9 | 3 | 12 |
| Abnormalities of the diaphragm and oesophagus — congenital and acquired | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| Acquired abnormalities of heart and vessels | 9 | 16 | 25 |
| Miscellaneous Cases who failed to attend for further films | 2 | — | 2 |
| or clinical examination | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| A.l. (no abnormality detected on large film) | 26 | 42 | 68 |
| Total | 95 | 96 | 191 |
Of the 33 persons showing tuberculous lesions, 3 proved to
have active pulmonary disease.
CARE OF THE TUBERCULOUS
The Council have continued to make a grant to the Havering
Tuberculosis Care Association who, working in close co-operation
with the Chest Physicians acting as their medical advisers,
provide after-care facilities for patients and contacts. The
clerical work of the Association is undertaken by the staff in
the Health and Welfare Department.
MILK FOR TUBERCULOSIS PATIENTS
The Council provide one pint of milk daily to patients
suffering from tuberculosis as recommended by the Chest
Physicians. During the year 103 patients received milk, 34
of whom were new cases. In 1967 the figures were 100 patients
30