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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 1969
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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Admissions
The following admissions were made during the year:
| 1969. | 1968 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | Men | Women | |
| Homes administered by the Borough | 4 | 28 | 7 | 48 |
| Other local authority homes | 1 | 11 | 2 | 8 |
| Voluntary homes | 15 | 16 | 5 | 7 |
| 18 | 55 | 14 | 63 | |
Of these admissions during the year, 4 men and 16 women
were on the waiting list prior to the 1st January 1969.
Length of Time on the Waiting List as at 31.12.69
| Time | Males | Females | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6 months | 8 | 25 | 33 |
| 7-12 months | 7 | 18 | 25 |
| 13-18 months | 8 | 14 | 22 |
| 19-24 months | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| 25 - 30 months | 2 | 8 | 10 |
| Over 30 months | 7 | 26 | 33 |
| Totals | 34 | 97 | 131 |
Age Groups of Persons on Waiting List
| Under 65 | 2 |
| 65 - 70 | 11 |
| 70-80 | 47 |
| 80 - 90 | 61 |
| 90 plus | 10 Total: 131 |