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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
Stepney 1954
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stepney]
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A Summary of the analysis of the results is as follows:-
| Examinations. | Male | Female | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total,number of persons X-rayed | 9702 | 5486 | 15188 |
| Number recalled for large films | 457 | 224 | 681 |
| Number failing to attend for large films | 10 | 6 | 16 |
| Number failing to attend for investigation | 5 | – | 5 |
| Number failing to attend chest clinic | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Abnormalities Discovered. | |||
| Cases of active Pulmonary Tuberculosis | 20 | 12 | 32 |
| Cases of inactive Pulmonary Tuberculosis | 128 | 54 | 182 |
| Cases of Bronchial Carcinoma | 13 | 1 | 14 |
| Other Abnormalities | 28 | 79 | |
| Incidence Rate per 1000 Persons Examined. | |||
| Active Pulmonary Tuberculosis | 2.06 | 2.18 | 2.10 |
| Bronchial Carcinoma | 1.34 | 0.18 | 0.92 |
| Other Abnormalities | 5.25 | 5.12 | 5.19 |
Tuberculosis Care Committee.
The Tuberculosis Care Committee, on which are represented
voluntary and official bodies, and whose meetings are
attended by the Medical Officer of Health, continues to
supply help to tuberculous persons and their relatives who
require assistance which cannot be obtained from official
sources, or where urgency or special circumstances indicate
that the voluntary sources of the Care Committee are
preferable.
Extra nourishment was given to 176 patients in the
year through the L.C.C. Extra Nourishment Scheme and 35
patients went for recuperative convalescent holidays.
Help was also given during the year to 81 persons by
way of clothing, extra nourishment, provision of laundry,
bedding, holiday expenses, rent, wireless licences and
fares to relatives to visit patients in sanatoria. 62
patients were referred to the National Assistance Board
and to voluntary societies for help with clothing and
miscellaneous items. The annual Christmas Seal Sale Fund
amounted to £277.
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