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N.B.—In the case of the 12 deaths occurring in Districts
which are not stated, they have been distributed equally amongst
the eight Sub-Districts before working out rates per 1,000.
In addition to the usual precautionary measures taken in connection
with registered deaths from tuberculosis (disinfection,
distribution of leaflets, etc.), the voluntary notification of consumption
(with tuberculous expectoration) has also been in vogue
during 1904 (having been commenced by the Borough Council on
June 1st, 1902)—306 cases having been notified in 1904 as
compared with 339 during 1903, and 315 during the seven
months from June 1st to December 31st, 1902. In each notified
case enquiries have been made, disinfection carried out as
required, and leaflets distributed. Much valuable information
is in this way being collected, and there is every reason to
believe that much good is accruing also from the measures
taken in preventing not only the spread of the disease but also
its development in susceptible persons.
188 samples of sputum were examined bacteriologically during
1904, and in 31.9 per cent, tubercle bacilli were found.
The distribution of the disease in Lambeth Borough, judging
by the voluntary notifications received during 1902.4, will be
seen from an examination of Tables I. and II. following, dealing
with (a) Wards and (b) Registration Sub-Districts:—