London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Walthamstow 1961
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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B.C.G. Vaccination
| Category | Number Skin Tested | Result of Heat Test | Vaccinated with B.C.G. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuberculin Positive | Tuberculin Negative | |||
| School Children Students attending further education establishments | 1,586 | 220 | 1,291 | 1,291 |
| Totals | 1,586 | 220 | 1,291 | 1,291 |
Section 28. PREVENTION OF ILLNESS, CARE AND AFTER CARE
Chiropody
| New cases during year | Cases being treated at end of year | Clinic attendances during year | Domiciliary treatments during year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre school children | 7 | 1 | 23 | – |
| School children | 550 | 498 | 2,660 | - |
| Expectant Mothers | 1 | 4 | 10 | - |
| Physically handicapped | 1 | 2 | 24 | - |
| Aged (over 65 years of age) | 571 | 1,860 | 6,285 | 707 |
| Others | 687 | 2,931 | 13,075 | - |
| Total | 1,817 | 5,296 | 22,077 | 707 |
Tuberculosis
Home Visits and Clinics attended
| Tuberculosis Visitors | Health Visitors | |
|---|---|---|
| Total of tuberculous households at end of year | 1,026 | – |
| Visits to tuberculous households during the year (excluding non-access visits) | 1,273 | 1 |
| Attendance at Chest Clinic sessions during the year | 711 | - |
Extra Nourishment
Number of new cases during year supplied with free milk 41
Total number being supplied free milk at end of year 110
Rehabilitation
Number of cases receiving rehabilitation treatment for
whom financial responsibility accepted NIL