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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
Wimbledon 1913
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wimbledon]
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The following was the age incidence:—
| Under 1 | 1-5 | 5-15 | 15-25 | 25-45 | 45-65 | Over 65 | All ages | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ... | ||||||||
| ... | — |
The following was the Ward incidence:—
| St. Mary's | St. John's | Cottenham Pk. | Dundonald | Trinity | South Park | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 8 | ||||||
| 7 | 8 |
The following particulars were found on investigation,
concerning the cases notified :—
Sputum examined, 48 per cent. Positive, 46'5 per cent.
Negative, 1.5 per cent.
History of Consumption in family, 44'78 per cent.
Previous history of pleurisy, 73 per cent.
Average length of illness before notification, 37 weeks.
Longest period, 16 years. Shortest period, 1 day.
Average length of time since leaving work, 19 weeks,
5 days.
Working at time of notification, 10.5 per cent.
In regular work, 82 per cent. Irregular work, 18 per
cent.
Average size of house, 5.69 rooms.
Average population per house—Adults, 3.76; Children,
1.66.
The treatment which had been obtained previous to notification
was:—
Private practitioners 79
Private practitioners and hospital 12
Private practitioners and Sanatorium 6
Infirmary 4
Hospital 8
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