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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 1963
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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A Medical Officer on the staff of the Essex County Council devotes
a substantial part of his time to health education and his reports are
included in the Part III and School Health Sections.
EXAMINATION OF OFFICERS AND SERVANTS
The following medical examinations were carried out during 1963:—
| Officers | Servants | |
|---|---|---|
| New Appointments | 53 | 51 |
| Under Sickness Regulations | 2 | 5 |
| On behalf of other Authorities | - | - |
| Others | - | 4 |
| Total | 55 | 60 |
In addition enquiries were made of General Practitioners and Hospitals
in respect of numerous cases, referred under Sickness Regulations,
which were not subsequently medically examined at the Public Health
Offices.
MASS RADIOGRAPHY.
The mass radiography unit stationed at the Thompson Rooms continued
to operate on Mondays from 7th January to 15th July, 1963 and
again from 16th September to the end of the year. The service is still in
operation and Dr. H. Ramsey, the Medical Director, has kindly supplied me with the following details, relating to the period under review.
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referred by General Practitioners | 1,782 | 1,734 | 3,516 |
| General Public | 1,646 | 2,053 | 3,699 |
| Organised Groups | 241 | 1,619 | 1,860 |
| Contact Group | 7 | 9 | 16 |
| Total numbers X-rayed | 3,676 | 5,415 | 9,091 |
| Requiring further investigation | 157 | 140 | 297 |