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Walthamstow 1932
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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The County Medical Officer has kindly furnished the following return of patients treated in the Tuberculosis Pavilion during 1932:—
| Classification in accordance with Ministry of Health Memorandum 37.T. (Rev.). | In Hospital on 1st January, 1932. | Admitted during year. | Discharged during year. | Died during year. | In Hospital on 31st December, 1932. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.B. Minus | - | 3 | 1 | - | 2 |
| T.B. Plus Group I | 1 | 4 | 4 | — | 1 |
| T.B. Plus Group II | 18 | 40 | 40 | 2 | 16 |
| T.B. Plus Group III | 1 | 1 | 2 | - | - |
| Totals | 20 | 48 | 47 | 2 | 19 |
Only 12 of the 48 admissions were Walthamstow cases.
MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS.
During the year 26 examinations were carried out by the Medical
Staff in respect of the Superannuation Scheme and 47 in respect of
the Sick Pay Scheme.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Your Council made the following grants during the year to
voluntary organisations:—
Invalid Children's Aid Association £100
Walthamstow Association of Tuberculosis Care
Helpers £25
CREMATION.
Facilities for cremation are available at the Crematorium
provided by the Corporation of the City of London, at Manor
Park, Little Ilford.
Full particulars can be obtained from the Superintendent,
City of London Cemetery, Little Ilford.