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Merton and Morden 1952
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Merton & Morden]
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It is not possible to give in full the good work carried out
by the Committee, but from the few facts given above it will
be appreciated that their work is invaluable to the community.
MASS RADIOGRAPHY.
The Mass Radiography Unit visited this district during
the year and was set up at the Baptist Hall, Crown Lane,
Morden, for three weeks during October.
I am indebted to Dr. Walters, the Medical Director of the Mass Radiography Centre of the South-West Metropolitan Regional Hospital Board, for the following summary of the findings of the Unit:—
| Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|
| Total number examined | 1,526 | 2,187 |
| Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Active | 3 | 4 |
| „ „ Inactive | 58 | 55 |
| Non-Tuberculous abnormalities. Congenital abnormalities of bony-thorax | 14 | 13 |
| Emphysema | 12 | 1 |
| Bronchiectasis | 1 | — |
| Pleural changes | 29 | 12 |
| Non-specific pulmonary infection | 1 | — |
| Acquired cardiovascular lesions | 3 | 2 |
| Congenital „ „ | 1 | 2 |
| Miscellaneous (i.e., old fractures, postoperative changes, etc.) | 10 | 7 |
| Cases not yet diagnosed (provisional) | 23 | 24 |
It is pointed out that as the service is available to all members
of the general public the above figures probably include
some persons living outside our area.
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