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West Ham 1932

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for West Ham]

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Blind Persons' Act.
During the year six men and one woman were examined and
reported on as to suitability for training under the above Act.
Pathological Work.
The microscopical examination of sputum for the presence of
the tubercle bacillus is undertaken by the Tuberculosis Officer.
Throat swabs are taken by the School Medical staff as required,
and sent to the Superintendent of the Plaistow Fever Hospital
for cultivation and report.
The microscopic diagnosis of ringworm of the head is undertaken
by the School Medical staff in the Laboratory provided for
that purpose.
Cheap Tram Fares.

Table: I am indebted to the Acting Tramways Manager for the following Table which shows the number of children carried at halfpenny fares in all West Ham and London County Council No. 8 Service Cars during School Holidays in 1930, 1931 and 1932, and the advantage taken by the children of the facilities granted.

I am indebted to the Acting Tramways Manager for the following Table which shows the number of children carried at halfpenny fares in all West Ham and London County Council No. 8 Service Cars during School Holidays in 1930, 1931 and 1932, and the advantage taken by the children of the facilities granted.

Holiday Period1932 Number carried1931 Number carried1930 Number carried
Easter141,557143,915147,976
Whitsun131,453126,689124,950
Summer429,561392,404384,906
Christmas206,311186,152207,087
Totals908,882849,160864,919