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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 1933
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hackney]
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Bacteriological Examinations.—One thousand, one hundred and twenty two specimens of sputum were examined at the Tuberculosis Dispensaries during the year with the following results:—
| Result of Examination. | Dispensary at | Totals. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Hospital. | City of London Hospital. | ||
| Tubercle Bacilli Present | 124 | 73 | 197 |
| Tubercle Bacilli Absent | 410 | 515 | 925 |
| Totals | 534 | 588 | 1,122 |
In addition, 474 examinations of specimens of sputum were carried out by the Council's Bacteriologists during the year, with the following results:—
| Tubercle bacilli present | 66 |
| Tubercle bacilli absent | 408 |
| Total | 474 |
The following are additional details relating to the work of the Tuberculosis Dispensaries during the year:—
| Dispensary at | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Hospital. | City of London Hospital. | Totals. | |
| Total number of attendances | 2,189 | 4,595 | 6,784 |
| Systematic examinations at the above | 1,645 | 1,963 | 3,608 |
| Number of letters written | 1,325 | 1,350 | 2,675 |
| Number of visits to patients at their homes | 149 | 80 | 229 |
| Number of attendances at:— | |||
| X-ray Department | 76 | 272 | 348 |
| Dental „ | 5 | 14 | 19 |
| Sunlight ,, | ... | ... | ... |
| Other Departments | 27 | 45 | 72 |