[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hammersmith Borough].

  • Hammersmith (London, England). Metropolitan Borough.
Date:
[1955?]
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Credit: [Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hammersmith Borough]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    11 Disposal of large film cases: — (a) No further action 5 (b) To return to Unit for further X-ray — (c) Further investigation required (this does not necessarily indicate tuberculosis) 2 (d) Known cases had or having treatment — (e) Failed to return for large films — 26th—31st May. Shepherds Bush Common. For the first time a Mass Radiography Unit was installed on a borough green. This was possible through the co operation of the Parks Department of the London County Council and through the invaluable help given by Messrs. George Wimpey & Co. Ltd. in lending a mobile office for the staff. The survey was an unqualified success. During four working days 2,173 people were X-rayed, among them 1,254 from the general public. Males Females Total Number examined 1099 1074 2173 Recalled for large films 27 24 51 Disposal of large film cases:— (a) No further action 40 (.b) To return to Unit for further X-ray — (c) Further investigation required (this does not necessarily indicate tuberculosis) 8 (d) Known cases had or having treatment — (e) Failed to return for large films 3 1st—2nd June. B.B.C. Television Centre, Wood Lane. Attendance figures were satisfactory. Males Females Total Number examined 388 271 659 Recalled for large films 4 5 9 Disposal of large film cases:— (a) No further action 8 (b) To return to Unit for further X-ray — (c) Further investigation required (this does not necessarily indicate tuberculosis) 1 (d) Known cases had or having treatment — (e) Failed to return for large films -