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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
Leyton 1953
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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Owing to the unsuitability for the purpose of the premises at
280 High Road, Leyton Corporation kindly put at the disposal of
the Radiography Unit (free of charge) their Summer Theatre in the
Coronation Gardens.
The new premises (the Summer Theatre) are much more
suitable in every way, the only drawback being that adequate
heating is not available in cold weather. Unfortunately the survey
was held during a spell of cold weather, when the members of the
public and of the staff were unduly exposed to the cold. This
undoubtedly interfered with the attendances, and arrangements
have been made for the survey to be undertaken later in the year
in future. The Medical Director (Dr. Lawless) concludes his report
with an expression of thanks to Leyton Council for the accommodation
provided, and to the members of the Health Department for
their help and co-operation.
Attendances.
| Miniature Films. | |
|---|---|
| Doctors' cases | 199 |
| General public | 2,421 |
| Appointments (factories, etc.) | 4,984 |
| Total | . 7,604 |
Four-hundred and sixty-five persons were recalled for large
films.
Results of Survey.
| Males | Females | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of attendances for miniature X-ray | 3,555 | 4,049 | 7,604 |
| Number passed as normal on miniature or subsequent large film examination | 3,345 | 3,879 | 7,224 |
| Number showing some abnormality | 210 | 170 | 380 |
| Percentage showing some abnormality | 5.90 | 4.19 | 4.99 |