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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 1933

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

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Bacteriological Work.
Swabs examined for diphtheria bacilli:—

Table: Number sent by Medical Practitioners :—

Number sent by Medical Practitioners :—

Positive resultsPer cent positive
Faucial19461507.8
Nasal1632616.0
Aural22313.6
Ophthalmic1——
Total21321798.4
Increase over 193265556

Table: Number sent by other Institutions:—

Number sent by other Institutions:—

Positive resultsPer cent positive
Faucial7956.3
Nasal17529.4
Aural2150.0
Total98111,1.2

Table: Number of gate cases swabbed:—

Number of gate cases swabbed:—

Faucial182158.2
Nasal52713.5
Aural7228.6
Total2412410.0
Increase over 1932109–

Table: Number of swabs examined for the Invalid Children's Aid Association:—

Number of swabs examined for the Invalid Children's Aid Association:—

Faucial17721.1
Nasal179116.1
Total35613
Increase over 19321033