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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
Shoreditch 1929
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Shoreditch]
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The New Cases seen were more by 92—the Renewed Cases were more by 42. The total numbers are set out in the following table:-
| 1928. | 1929. | |
|---|---|---|
| Total attendances | 5,728 | 6,017 |
| Total examinations | 2,008 | 2,137 |
| Total new persons examined | 705 | 797 |
| Renewed cases | 440 | 482 |
| Sisters' visits to homes | 2,339 | 2,155 |
| Medical Officers' visits | 380 | 347 |
In the table given below, all the New Cases referred to are analysed according to the condition at the end of the year. Definite cases of Tuberculosis coming to the Dispensary from other areas have not been included and this explains the difference in the total number given here and that in Table I.
| Under 15 years. | Over 15 years. | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. | F. | M. | F. | ||
| Total New Persons | 136 | 135 | 240 | 267 | 778 |
| Pulmonary Tuberculosis | 8 | 6 | 59 | 66 | 139 |
| Non-Pulmonary Tuberculosis | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 21 |
| Suspects | — | — | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Non-Tuberculous | 122 | 123 | 173 | 196 | 614 |
Special Session for School Children.
The number of Attendances and Examinations made each month are set out below. This Session retains its popularity.
| Attendances. | Examinations. | Attendances. | Examinations. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32 | 16 | July | 16 | 5 |
| February | 29 | 11 | August | 8 | 2 |
| March | 26 | 17 | September | 17 | 7 |
| April | 25 | 9 | October | 43 | 15 |
| May | 34 | 16 | November | 28 | 10 |
| June | 23 | 8 | December | 12 | 4 |
Total Attendances 293
„ „ in 1928 324
Total Examinations 120
„ „ in 1928 125