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47
1, Left Hip Joint; 1, Meningitis; 1, Lymphatic Glands of
the Neck; 1, Fallopian Tubes and Endometrium; and
1, Spine and Kidneys.
The numbers are slightly lower than last year (when there were
99 notifications) and are equivalent to a notification rate of 24.0 per
10,000. Too much significance must not, however, be attached to
this figure as it varies from year to year according to the clinical
standards accepted for diagnosis. The average figure in Finsbury
from 1931 to 1938 was 18.5, and in London for 1948 was 17.9.
The distribution as shown in the table is somewhat similar to that
in recent years.

The full details of each case obtained by the Tuberculosis
Visitor were by kind co-operation of the London County Council
made available to, and any preventive measures possible co-ordinated
with those of the Borough Council.
Each case was visited with a view to tracing the source of infection,
the conditions which may have influenced its development,
the actual spread which may already have taken place, and the means
that could be adopted or advised to prevent further danger of spread
as well as to give help and advice.
Disinfection was carried out whenever thought advisable and
on request.