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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
West Ham 1932
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for West Ham]
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The death rate from respiratory Phthisis being .97, and from
other forms .17 per 1,000 of the population.
The reports of the Tuberculosis Officer and of the Medical
Superintendent of Dagenham Sanatorium will be found on pages
103—105.
PUBLIC HEALTH (PREVENTION OF TUBERCULOSIS)
REGULATIONS, 1925.
No action taken.
PUBLIC HEALTH ACT, 1925. SECTION 62.
No action taken.
Tuberculosis Dispensary.
Annual Report of Tuberculosis Officer.
(Dr. P. A. Galpin).
The routine work of the Dispensary has been continued
throughout the year.
Comparison with work done in previous years.
| Year | 1927 | 1928 | 1929 | 1930 | 193,1 | 1932 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Request Cases | 760 | 670 | 683 | 567 | 592 | 564 |
| Notified Cases | 198 | 198 | 142 | 176 | 130 | 128 |
| Definite Cases | 516 | 473 | 467 | 495 | 400 | 451 |
Examination of Contacts.
| Year | 1927 | 1928 | 1929 | 1930 | 1931 | 1932 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. Examined | 699 | 633 | 532 | 561 | 448 | 585 |
| Positive | 40 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 12 | 15 |
| Percentage | 5.7 | 3.5 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Tuberculosis of Lungs.
Diagnosis. A close study of the history of illness, clinical
examination and observation with sputum tests are the means of
establishing a diagnosis. X-Ray examinations are not a routine
measure, but are reserved for certain cases presenting unusual
features. Sixty-six X-Ray examinations were made: arrangements
have now been made for these to be carried out at the
Whipps Cross Hospital.
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