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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
Richmond upon Thames 1913
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]
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During investigation of the cases of Pulmonary Tuberculosis,
thefamily history was obtained in 50 instances, and it was
ascertained that tuberculosis had occurred in near relatives in
30 instances.
A similar history was ascertained in 3 out of the 12 NonPulmonary
cases.
The Non-Pulmonary cases received treatment as follows:
St. Nicholas Home, Pyrford 1
Richmond Royal Hospital 3
London Hospitals 3
Putney Hospital 1
Occupations of persons suffering from Pulmonary Tuberculosis.
| Indoor workers. | Outdoor workers. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Workers | 14 | Labourers | 8 |
| Scholars | 7 | Painters | 4 |
| Clerks | 5 | Gardeners | 0 |
| Boot Repairers | 3 | Newsboy (father tubercular) | 1 |
| Shop Attendants | 2 | ||
| Compositor | 1 | Mechanic | 1 |
| Grocer | 1 | Carman | 1 |
| Fishmonger | 1 | Horsekeeper | 1 |
| Waiter | 1 | Packer | 1 |
| Dressmaker | 1 | ||
| Golf Ball Maker | 1 | ||
| No Occupation 5 | |||
Of the 61 cases of Pulmonary Tuberculosis —
32 were insured persons,
14 were non-insured, and
15 were dependents.
Of the 12 Non-Pulmonary cases—
1 was an insured person,
2 were non-insured, and
9 were dependents.
Institutional Treatment.
Thirty-one Pulmonary cases and one Non-Pulmonary case
received some form of Institutional treatment.