London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for West Ham]
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Table I. Distribution of defectives.
| Males. | Females. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number in institutions under order | 138 | 106 | 244 |
| Number on licence from institutions | 22 | 11 | 33 |
| Number under guardianship under order | - | 6 | 6 |
| Number in "places of safety" | — | 1 | 1 |
| Number under statutory supervision | 233 | 275 | 508 |
| Total | 393 | 399 | 792 |
Table II. Disposal of new cases.
| Males. | Females. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended for institutional care | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| Recommended for supervision at home | 17 | 12 | 29 |
| Total | 32 | 27 | 59 |
Table III. Removals from register.
| Males. | Females. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removed to other areas | 8 | 5 | 13 |
| Died | 8 | 3 | 11 |
| Total | 16 | 8 | 24 |