London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Ruislip-Northwood 1948

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ruislip]

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Summary of Survey Male Female Total
Number examined 2,760 1,253 4,013
Number recalled for large films 168
Disposal of Large Film Cases
(a) No further action 110
(b) To return to Unit for further X-ray 2
(c) Further investigation required (this does not necessarily
indicate tuberculosis) 44
(d) Known cases had or having treatment 9
(e) Failed to return for large films 3
Special arrangements were made for housewives in the district
to attend by appointment made through this Department.
The scheme ran very smoothly and it is intended to repeat it again
in 1949.
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