London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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 1957
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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SECTION 27
AMBULANCE SERVICE
Patients conveyed -
Stretcher cases 4.761
Emergency cases 3681
Other cases 33,655
Total mileage 145,175 miles
SECTION 28
PREVENTION OF ILLNESS, CARE AND AFTER CARE
| Male | Female | Children |
|---|---|---|
| New cases 259 | 871 | 361 |
| Total attendances 3725 | 17514 | 2066 |
Tuberculosis
(a) Open Air Shelters -
Number in use at end of year 2
Total number of visits to shelters by
health visitors or tuberculosis
visitors 8
(b) Extra Nourishment -
Number of new cases supplied with
free milk 32
Total number being supplied with free
milk at end of year 26
Loan of Sick Room Equipment
Air Beds 4
Air Rings 73
Bed Back Rests 61
Bed Blocks 2
Bed Cradles 15
Bed Pans 105
Crutches 1
Invalid Chairs 32
Rubber Sheets 102
Urinal Bottles 36
Feeding Cups 7
Steam Kettles 1
Commodes 17
Mobile Lifting Pole & Chain 1
Total 457
(57)