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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 1934
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for West Ham]
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Discharges during the year totalled:—
Males 16
Females 19 35
Leaving under treatment at the 31st December, 1934:—
Males 25
Females 15 40
The Average Duration of Residence (both sexes) was 432.91
days. The average for Males was 369.24 days, and for Females
487.05 days.
The results of treatment for those discharged are as follows:
| T.B. Minus | T.B. plus Grade I. | T.B. plus Grade II. | T.B. plus Grade III. | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Males | 15 | - | - | 1 | 16 |
| Females | 18 | - | - | 1 | 19 |
| MALES. | |||||
| Quiescent | 12 | - | - | - | |
| Improved | 3 | - | - | 1 | |
| No material improvement | 0 | - | - | - | - |
| 15 | - | - | 1 | ||
| FEMALES. | |||||
| Quiescent | 15 | - | - | - | |
| Improved | 3 | - | - | - | |
| No material improvement | - | - | - | 1 | |
| 18 | - | - | 1 | ||
As in previous years the response to treatment by the children
has been highly satisfactory.
The home conditions to which they have to return in many
cases are deplorable. 1 can only refer to the remarks made in
last year's report.
Staff.
Nursing. 1 Matron.
2 Sisters.
7 Probationers.
Domestic. 8
Male. 1 Head Gardener.
1 Motor Driver.
1 Handyman and Porter.
2 Assistant Gardeners.
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