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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

Kingston upon Thames 1967

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]

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Table: The table shown overleaf gives an analysis by age groups of the new cases and deaths from tuberculosis during the year.

The table shown overleaf gives an analysis by age groups of the new cases and deaths from tuberculosis during the year.

CategoryNew CasesDeaths
Male - FemaleUnder 1 year1-4 years5-14 years15-24 years25 - 34 years35 - 44 years45 - 54 years55 - 64 years65 and overTOTALUnder 1 year1-4 years5-14 years15-24 years25 - 34 years35-44 years45 - 54 years55 - 64 years65 and overTOTAL
Respiratory TuberculosisM-1-12435420------1-12
F2-735242126----------
T21747677546------1-12
Non-Respiratory TuberculosisM--------------------
F-----1---1--------11
T-----1---1--------11

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Occupational Therapy
Nine chest patients received domiciliary occupational therapy from
the occupational therapists based at 104 Westbury Road, New Maiden, and of
these, eight were attending the chest clinic. One occupational therapist
also attends Tolworth Hospital where patients are treated for various chest
complaints.

Table: Mass RadiographyThe following is a summary of the work of the Mass Radiography Units in the borough:

Mass Radiography

The following is a summary of the work of the Mass Radiography Units in the borough:

MalesFemalesTotals
Total persons X-rayed9613854813161
Cases found to be suffering from tuberculosis11314
Cases found to be suffering from lung cancer9312