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The total number of eases of Tuberculosis known to the Department
at the close of 1920 was 997—767 pulmonary and 230 non
pulmonary cases.
Occupations.
The following is an analysis of the occupations of the new cases
notified as tuberculous during 1920:—
Occupation.
Pulmonary
Cases.
Non.
Pulmonary
Cases.
Occupation.
Pulmonary
Cases.
Non.
Pulmonary
Cases.
Architect
1
—
Labourer
1
1
Artist
2
-
Laundress
1
—
Baker
1
—
Licensed Victualler
1
—
Barrister
1
-
Manager
1
—
Charwoman
5
1
Man Servant
1
—
Chemist
2
—
Medical Practitioner
1
—
Clerk
9
—
No occupation
6
7
Domestic Servant
9
4
Porter
1
—
Engineer
1
1
School Child
11
28
Ex-Army Officer
3
—
Secretary
1
—
Ex-Soldier
17
3
Shop Assistant
3
2
Ex-Telegraph Mes
—
Sister of Charity
1
—
sage Girl
1
—
Tailor
1
—
Ex-Postmen
3
—
Teacher
2
—
Factory Hand
1
1
Umbrella Finisher
1
—
Gravedigger
1
—
Waitress
—
1
Hairdresser
1
—
No Information
3
—
Housewife
25
4
—
—
118
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Removal of Cases.
Of the newly notified cases in 1920, 58 were removed.
Pulmonary. Non.Pulmonary
To Sanatoria (insured) 12 —
To Sanatoria (non.insured) 13 3
To Hospitals 8 7
To Infirmaries 5 1
To Nursing or other Homes 6 3
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The following cases, notified prior to 1920, were also removed.
Pulmonary. Non-Pulmonary.
To Sanatoria (insured) 19 —
To Sanatoria (non-insured) 12 2
To Hospitals 14 2
To Infirmaries 3 1
To Nursing or other Homes 4 3
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