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
Hackney 1923
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hackney]
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6.—
| Insured. | Uninsured. | |
|---|---|---|
| Total number of attendances | 2264 | 4148 |
| Systematic examinations at the above | 1446 | 1546 |
| Number of letters written | 1866 | |
| Number of visits to patients at their homes | 236 | |
| Number of patients sent to hospital or sanatorium | 83 | 33 |
| Number of patients referred to:— | ||
| X-ray Department | 67 | |
| Dental Department | 63 | |
| Other Departments | 32 | |
METROPOLITAN HOSPITAL TUBERCULOSIS
DISPENSARY.
(Dr. Young.)
HACKNEY CASES TREATED.
1.—The Totals of New Cases.
Males 184
Females 199
Total 383
2.—
| Total. | Tuberculous. | |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Officer of Health | 47 | 31 |
| Local Practitioners | 79 | 37 |
| War Pensions Committee | 5 | 4 |
| Contact cases (Tuberculosis Visitors) | 215 | 6 |
| Ministry of Pension | 8 | 1 |
| London County Council | 6 | 3 |
| Metropolitan Hospital | 9 | 4 |
| Other Hospitals | 11 | 10 |
| Other sources | 3 | 3 |