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 1924
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hackney]
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6.—
| Insured. | Uninsured. | |
|---|---|---|
| Total number of attendances | 1841 | 3764 |
| Systematic examinations at the above | 2548 | |
| Number of letters written | 1685 | |
| Number of visits to patients at their homes | 176 | |
| Number of patients sent to hospital or sanatorium | 83 | 26 |
| Number of patients referred to:— | ||
| X-ray Department | 74 | |
| Dental Department | 44 | |
| Other Departments | 31 | |
METROPOLITAN HOSPITAL TUBERCULOSIS
DISPENSARY.
(Dr. Young.)
HACKNEY CASES TREATED.
1.—The Totals of New Cases.
Males 182
Females 207
Total 389
2.—
| Total. | Tuberculous. | |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Officer of Health | 60 | 37 |
| Local Practitioners | 93 | 45 |
| War Pensions Committee | 2 | 1 |
| Contact cases (Tuberculosis Visitors) | 201 | 4 |
| Ministry of Pensions | 5 | 1 |
| London County Council | 2 | — |
| Metropolitan Hospital | 11 | 11 |
| Other Hospitals | 10 | 8 |
| Other sources | 5 | 5 |