Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Fulham]
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Table VIII. showing sources of new cases.
| 281 | were recommended by private doctors. |
| 30 | „ „ „ the Medical Officer of Health. |
| 16 | „ „ „ the School Medical Officer. |
| 5 | „ „ „ the School Authorities. |
| 31 | „ „ „ Hospitals. |
| 13 | „ „ „ other Dispensaries. |
| 3 | „ „ „ Sanatoria. |
| 6 | „ „ „ the Army Authorities. |
| 11 | „ „ „ the London County Council. |
| 186 | „ „ „ the Dispensary Staff. |
| 38 | „ „ „ friends. |
| 50 | „ „ „ patients. |
| 42 | „ „ „ the Door-plate. |
| 5 | „ „ „ the Invalid Children's Aid Association. |
| 1 | „ „ „ the United Services Fund. |
| 718 |
Table IX. Diagnosis in Males and Females (New Patients).
| Total Cases. | Pulmonary Tuberculosis. | Other Forms. | Suspects. | 0 Non-Tubercular. | Percentage Tuberculous. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 351 Males | 75 | 25 | 13 | 238 | 28.49 |
| 367 Females | 85 | 17 | 13 | 252 | 27.79 |
| 718 both sexes | 160 | 42 | 26 | 490 | 28.13 |
Table X. Sex and age of New Patients for 1928.
| Under 5 yrs. | 10 yrs. | 15 yrs. | 25 yrs. | 85 yrs. | 45 yrs. | 45yrs. and over. | All ages. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Males | 88 | 83 | 42 | 66 | 39 | 35 | 48 | 851 |
| Females | 20 | 59 | 44 | 91 | 66 | 55 | 82 | 867 |
| Both Sexes | 58 | 142 | 86 | 157 | 105 | 90 | 80 | 718 |