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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
Chigwell 1963
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chigwell]
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Tuberculosis case finding among school entrants:
The results obtained in the District are as follows;-
Number to whom offered 747
Number tested and percentage 530 (70.9)
Positive reactors -
Known contacts: 10
Newly found reactors: 6
Total: 16
The new reactors were referred to the Chest Physicians for
investigation. Where necessary, members of the child's family and other
contacts were called for examination, but in no instance was anything of
serious significance discovered.
MASS RADIOGRAPHY.
The Unit visited this District during the year with the following results:-
LOUGHTON AND BUCKHURST HILL.
| LOCATION | MALE | FEMALE | TOTAL[ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Hill | 197 | 162 | 359 |
| Brown's Limited | 282 | 367 | 649 |
| The Broadway, Debden | 283 | 407 | 690 |
| Hilger & Watts Limited | 406 | 118 | 524 |
| Buckhurst Hill Station | 187 | 232 | 419 |
| TOTAL NUMBER X-RAYED | 1,355 | 1,286 | 2,641 |
| Requiring further investigation | 20 | 9 | 29 |
| GROUPS ATTENDING | |||
| Referred by General Practitioner | 7 | 5 | 12 |
| General Public | 894 | 1,124 | 2,018 |
| Organised Groups | 449 | 157 | 606 |
| Contacts | 5 | - | 5 |
| TOTAL | 1,355 | 1,286 | 2,641 |
/PULMONARY
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