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 1964
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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Tuberculosis
| 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) | 1,438 | 15 |
| Attendance at Chest Clinic sessions during the year | 466 | — |
| Number of cases during year supplied with free milk | 26 |
| Total number being supplied free milk at end of year | 82 |
| Number of cases receiving rehabilitation treatment for whom financial responsibility accepted | Nil |
Loan of Sick Room Equipment
Number of articles on loan at end of year which had been on loan for:-
| (a) under 1 year | 81 |
| (b) 1 and under 2 years | 65 |
| (c) 2 and under 3 years | 72 |
| (d) 5 years and over | 11 |
| Total | 229 |
Convalescence for Adults
| Number of applications during year | 67 |
| Length of stay: | |
| Twelve days | 1 |
| Thirteen days | 1 |
| Two weeks | 39 |
| Three weeks | 2 |
| Four weeks | 1 |
Of the 67 applications received, recuperative holidays were
arranged and accepted by 44 of the patients.