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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
Chingford 1943
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chingford]
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The Vaccination Officer for the area has following return for 1943 —
furnished the
| Births registered | 394 |
| Successfully vaccinated | 140 |
| Percentage vaccinated | 35.533 |
| Insusceptible | — |
| Exemptions | 144 |
| Died before vaccination | 8 |
| Postponed | 22 |
| Removed—new address unknown | 1 |
| Removed—address known and V.O. notified | 2 |
| Outstanding | 77 |
Medical Examinations.
During the year 36 examinations were carried out by the
Medical Officer of Health in respect of the Superannuation and
Sick Pay Scheme.
CAUSES OF DEATH AS GIVEN BY THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL FOR THE YEAR 1943
| Causes of Death. | Males. | Females. | Total. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diphtheria | 2 | 2 | |
| Tuberculosis of respiratory system | 10 | 2 | 12 |
| Other forms of tuberculosis | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Syphilitic diseases | 2 | — | 2 |
| Influenza | 5 | 6 | 11 |
| Measles | 1 | 1 | |
| Cancer of buccal cavity and oesophagus (M) uterus (F) | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| Cancer of stomach and duodenum | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| Cancer of breast | - | 8 | 8 |
| Cancer of all other sites | 22 | 15 | 37 |
| Diabetes | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Intra-cranial vascular lesions | 9 | 16 | 25 |
| Heart disease | 31 | 48 | 79 |
| Other diseases of circulatory system | 5 | 6 | 11 |
| Bronchitis | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| Pneumonia | 9 | 9 | 18 |
| Other respiratory diseases | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Ulcer of stomach or duodenum | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Appendicitis | 1 | — | 1 |
| Other digestive diseases | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| Nephritis | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Maternal causes (excluding puerperal sepsis) | - | 1 | 1 |
| Premature birth | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| Congenital malformation, birth injury, infantile disease | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| Suicide | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Road traffic accident | 2 | — | 2 |
| Other violent causes | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| AH other causes | 14 | 9 | 23 |
| Totals—all causes | 154 | 160 | 314 |
| Totals—year 1942 | 154 | 128 | 282 |