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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 | 1296 | 1345 |
| Systematic examinations at the above | 433 | 380 |
| Number of letters written | 114 | 83 |
| Number of visits to patients at their homes | 36 | 17 |
| Number of patients recommended for hospital or sanatorium | 37 | 30 |
| Number of patients referred to:— | ||
| X-ray Department | 41 | 22 |
| Other Departments | 12 | 23 |
Extra Nourishment.
The Scheme came into operation on 6th June, 1921, and
during the year 146 cases have received assistance.
The length of time each patient has been in receipt of
nourishment has varied from a few days to several weeks.
Those cases who received this assistance for a few days only
ceased to receive it on account of their removal to Sanatorium.
The Tuberculosis Officers have entire freedom under Circular
194 as to the granting of Extra Nourishment, provided
the cases come within the "necessity" limit of the Council, are
early or sanatorium cases and that the number of cases in receipt
of this assistance is not so large as to cause the approved expenditure
to be exceeded.
The total cost for the year is £420 3s. 5d.
Advanced Cases.
The following table shows the place of death of Hackney
inhabitants, and it is apparent from this table what a large proportion
of deaths occur in the patients' homes.