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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 1961

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham]

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B.C. G. VACCINATION

Table: TABLE 29

TABLE 29

Number Skin TestedNumber found NegativeNumber Vaccinated
196019611960196119601961
Contacts of Active Cases of Tuberculosis227253146157166182
Schoolchildren - Initial Examination1150133291011398921123

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MASS RADIOGRAPHY
The Mass Radiography Unit (6B) visited East Ham and conducted a public survey from 11th
September to 12th October 1961 at three different sites in the Borough.

Table: The following table shews the result of the survey:-

The following table shews the result of the survey:-

CentreNumber X-rayedReferred for investigation
Civil Defence H.Q., Romford Road, E. 12.80221
Burges Road, E.6.1,06833
Town Hall5,449109
7,319163

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Of the total number who were X-rayed 4,645 were from the General Public, 2,464 from firms,
and 210 were referred for examination by General Practitioners.

Table: The following statistical summary was received from the Director of the Mass Radiography Unit:-

The following statistical summary was received from the Director of the Mass Radiography Unit:-

MaleFemaleTotal
No. examined on miniature x-ray3,3053, 8147,319
No. referred for further investigation8479163
No. showing some abnormality207187394
Percentage showing some abnormality6.34.95.4
Failed to attend for further investigation3—3
Tuberculous lesions
Active tuberculosis9514
Inactive tuberculosis6456120
Active tubercle - rates per 1,000 examined
Male2.6Female1.3Combined rate1.9
Carcinoma of lung - rates per 1,000 examined
Male3.1Female0.5Combined rate1.8