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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
East Ham 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham]
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The following are the comparative figures for the years 1932-1937:—
| 1932 | 1933 | 1934 | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Cases (and Contacts) | 511 | 504 | 510 | 548 | 618 | 697 |
Number proved, after
complete investigation,
to be tuberculous
32.1% 33.9% 36.4% 35.0% 29.4% 28.4%
Two important conclusions can be drawn from the above
figures:—
(1) The steady increase in the number of new cases seeking the
facilities of services provided at the Chest Clinic, and, since
these new cases are referred by local practitioners and
hospitals, the increasing use made of such services.
(2) The steady average of only about 33.2% of new patients
proving, after close investigation, to be tuberculous.
| Total Attendances. | Medical Examinations. | |
|---|---|---|
| 1932 | 3,836 | 2,788 |
| 1933 | 4,051 | 3,360 |
| 1934 | 4,030 | 3,265 |
| 1935 | 3,737 | 3,006 |
| 1936 | 3,733 | 3,297 |
| 1937 | 3,793 | 3,437 |
Consultations at Homes of Patients:
During the year 82 visits (including 21 personal consultations)
to homes of patients who were too ill to attend the Clinic
were made.
New cases are visited by Dr. Ellman, old cases being visited
by Dr. Crawford.
| 1932 | 1933 | 1934 | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 454 | 533 | 633 | 762 | 1322 | 1652 |