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Chingford 1960

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chingford]

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47.
Acute Poliomyelitis
It is most satisfactory to report that there were no cases of
poliomyelitis in the borough during the year.
Vaccination against this disease was accepted by 1,740 persons,
whilst 4,458 persons received reinforcing injections.
Tuberculosis
The exceptionally low figure of 14 new cases of pulmonary
tuberculosis is the lowest since 1932.
In addition there were 2 persons notified as suffering from
non-pulmonary tuberculosis. Seventeen tuberculous persons
(16 pulmonary, 1 non-pulmonary) took up residence here from other
districts.

Table: The declining prevalence of pulmonary tuberculosis in the borough is indicated by the following table of new cases for the past 15 years:-

The declining prevalence of pulmonary tuberculosis in the borough is indicated by the following table of new cases for the past 15 years:-

Year:19461947194819491950195119521953
Cases:4546423436443039
Year:1954195519561957195819591960
Cases:30202032172114

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In England and Wales the figure for new cases of pulmonary
tuberculosis in I960 was 21,130.
It will be appreciated therefore that the control of this
disease still remains a very formidable task.
Every effort must be made to find the unknown cases in the
community and to bring them under supervision and control.
In the school health service 280 children aged 13 years received
B.C.G. vaccination out of 501 whose parents were asked to consent to
this procedure.
The Walthamstow and Chingford Association of Tuberculosis Care
Helpers gave assistance wherever possible to patients and their
families who suffered financial loss through the need for prolonged
treatment at home or in hospital. This assistance was mostly in
the form of groceries, fuel, clothing and holidays. The contribution
which the Chingford Borough Council makes annually to this Association
is very much appreciated.