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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
Mitcham 1949
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Mitcham]
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Thirteen eases were transferred into the Borough as follows:—
| Males | Females | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulmonary | 7 | 5 | 12 |
| Non-Pulmonary | 1 | — | 1 |
| Totals | 8 | 5 | 13 |
The total number of deaths registered as occurring from tuberculosis was viz.: —
| Males | Females | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulmonary | 15 | 5 | 20 |
| Non-Pulmonary | 1 | — | 1 |
| Totals | 16 | 5 | 21 |
| England and Wales | Mitcham | ||
| Death rate from respiratory tuberculosis per 1,000 population | 0.41 | 0.28 | |
| Death rate from non-pulmonary tuberculosis per 1,000 population | 0.05 | 0.01 | |