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Leyton 1954
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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It will be seen that of the total of 9,436 persons examined, 97 showed
evidence of pulmonary tuberculosis, and 14 of this number were found to
have active disease at the time of examination, i.e. 8 males and 6 females.
The combined rate for active tuberculosis discovered was 1.44 per 1,000
examinees. The rate for males was 1.75 and for females 1.17. These
figures are the lowest so far recorded for the Borough, as will be seen from the
following table:—
Active Tuberculosis. Rates per 1,000.
| Mass Radiography Survey | Males | Females | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 2.24 | 3.07 | 2.64 |
| 1952 | 2.26 | 1.82 | 2.03 |
| 1953 | 1.96 | 2.68 | 2.36 |
| 1954 | 1.75 | 1.17 | 1.44 |
Tuberculosis.
(a) Open Air Shelters.
(1) Number of shelters in use at end of year 1
(2) Total number of visits made to shelter by health or
tuberculosis visitors during year 13
(b) Extra Nourishment.
Number of new cases during year supplied with free
milk 89
Total number being supplied with free milk at end of
year 122
(c) Rehabilitation. (1) New cases—
| Preston Hall | Papworth Hall | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of new cases assisted during year | - | - |
| Number of cases for whom the Council ceased to be responsible | 1 | 1 |
| Number of cases being assisted at end of year | 1 | - |