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Chigwell 1963
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chigwell]
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CHIGWELL.
| MANFORD WAY | MALE | FEMALE | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Public - total number X-rayed | 240 | 301 | 541 |
| Requiring further investigation | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS | |||
| Presumed healed - no further action required | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| AMONG OTHER ABNORMALITIES DISCOVERED WERE - | |||
| Acquired abnormalities of the heart and vessels | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Pulmonary fibrosis - non tuberculous | 1 | - | 1 |
| Emphysema | - | 1 | 1 |
| Abnormalities of the bony thorax and soft tissues - acquired | 1 | - | 1 |
VACCINATION AND UMMUNISATION SCHEMES:
1. B.C.G. Vaccination of school children:
This scheme for the 13/14 year age groups shows a decrease from
74.3% to 69.1% in the acceptance rate. The table below shows the results
for the Chigwell Urban District:-
Number of school children to whom B.C.G.
vaccination was offered: 1,165
Number accepted: 810 (69.1%)
Number given skin test and percentage: 766 (65.7%)
Number who gave positive reaction to
skin test: 57
Number who received B.C„G.: 666
Referrals to the Chest Clinic of pupils who gave a positive
reaction continued, but there were no significant findings.
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