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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
Bromley 1939
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bromley]
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The following brief summary of work during the year at the Dispensary, relative to the Borough, has been suppli ed by Dr. S. Roy C. Price, Tuberculosis Officer.
| New Cases. Adults. | First Attendances. Children. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. | F. | M | . F. | |
| Respiratory | 30 | 26 | 2 | - |
| Non-respiratory | 3 | 3 | - | - |
| Negative | 17 | 19 | 8 | 5 |
| 50 | 48 | 10 | 5 | |
No. of contacts examined 6O
No. of contacts found to be positive 3
(These figures are not included in the above table).
Total No. of attendances at the Dispensary 2,911
No. of patients who completed a course of
residential treatment 83
SECTION G. OTHER SERVICES SUPERVISED BY
THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
Diseases of Animals Acts.
No. of Movement Licences received 213
Animals concerned:—
(1) Pigs 2,138
(2) Sheep, Lambs 464
There were three casen of swine fever confirmed
within the area during 1939.
Registries for Female Domestic Servants.
There were 9 registry offices on the register at the
end of 1939. The Chief Sanitary Inspector made routine
inspections during the year.
Retail Market.
The Market has been held without interruption.
Total receipts for 1939 was £592 16s. Od., an average of
£49 8s. Od. per month compared with £55 for 1938.
Petroleum Acts.
Total No. of Licences issued:
(1) For Petroleum Spirit 107
(2) For Carbide of Calcium 1