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19.
Prior to the Survey, firms in Shoreditch were circulated by the Public
Health Department, when the opportunity was taken of emphasising the value and
importance of the Mass Radiography Service, As a result of this circulation
119 firms sent details of volunteers to the Mass Radiography Unit, which drew
up a suitable programme for examinations. Wherever possible, fresh appointments
were offered when the original appointment had been missed. The appointment
system was adopted for these sessions, as it was considered that this method
ensured a greater saving in a firm's time.
During this Survey eight afternoon and evening "Public Sessions" were
held, at which no appointment was necessary. There were, as in the case of the
Planned Sessions, special periods for men and women. To draw particular
attention to the Public Sessions a special poster was prepared and displayed
throughout the Borough, and several thousand handbills were distributed.
Advertisements also appeared in the Local Press. Supplies of the handbill were
sent to ministers in the Borough, and their helpful co-operation is herewith
acknowledged. Of further assistance was the communication sent to the Local
Press.
It must be admitted that the attendances at the Public Sessions were
disappointing. The best attendance was secured at the final session, and this
was doubtless due to the fact that on the previous evening at the fortnightly
Film Shows arranged by the Public Libraries, the special film demonstrating the
function and operation of the Mass Radiography Service - "The X-Ray Inspector"
was included in the programme. The Organising Secretary of the Unit was
present and made a brief speech at the termination of the film.

As a result of the Medical Director's interviews the majority of cases
were referred to the appropriate Chest Clinics for further investigation, with
the undermentioned results:
Active Tuberculosis 3 2 5
Inactive Tuberculosis 5 6 11
As a further analysis it is interesting to note that of the cases of Active
Tuberculosis, four cases were derived from the Planned Sessions and one from
the Public Sessions, while of the eleven cases of Inactive Tuberculosis five
were derived from the Planned Sessions and six from the Public Sessions.
In addition there were two cases (men) of carcinoma of the lung, which
were referred to the appropriate hospital.
In conclusion we would like to express our grateful appreciation of the help
rendered by the Medical Officer of Health and his staff, prior and during the
Unit's operations at the Central Library, Shoreditch."