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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
Ilford 1944
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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The treatment of Tuberculosis is under the control of the Essex County
Council. On the 31st December, 1944, there were 970 patients on the
register of the dispensary.
The arrangements made with the Essex County Council for the dental
treatment of tuberculosis patients from Ilford, Romford, Leyton, Walthamstow.
Barking and Dagenham were continued. Two afternoon sessions
per month were set aside for the treatment of these cases. 113 patients
were treated, 16 being supplied with dentures.
The Council's Dentist also treated 27 tuberculosis patients from the
Ilford Sanatorium.
The number of patients from Ilford sent to Institutions under the Essex County Tuberculosis Scheme during 1944 was as follows:—
| Pulmonary | Non-Pulmonary | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Males | Females | Males | Females | ||
| Adults | 40 | 56 | 2 | 1 | 99 |
| Children | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 5 |
Tuberculosis Cart Association.—This Association has assisted 84 cases
with extra nourishment, clothing, and in other ways.
Insulin.—On 4th January, 1943, a Circular (No. 2734) was issued by
the Ministry of Health under the Public Health Act, 1936, authorising
Local Authorities to assist the poorer inhabitants of the district, until the
termination of the war, with supplies of Insulin.
Thirteen persons were assisted during 1944 with the Insulin required.
Ten persons were assisted at part cost. one at cost price, and two free of charge.