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Wandsworth 1935
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth, Metropolitan Borough]
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Tuberculosis Dispensaries. 55
Bacteriological Examinations .—The number of examinations of sputum made at the Dispensary during the past five years is given here.
| Year. | Total number of specimens examined. | No. of specimens sent by General Practitioners. | No. of specimens found to contain T.B. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | 2157 | 1557 | 410 |
| 1932 | 1664 | 1001 | 342 |
| 1933 | 1633 | 997 | 280 |
| 1934 | 1467 | 1022 | 270 |
| 1935 | 1367 | 883 | 253 |
Tuberculosis Care Committee.
Constitution.—The Committee consists of members representing
the Borough Council, and other authorities and organisations.
There are also unattached members who are specially
interested in the work of the Committee.
The following is a list of the members of the Committee :—
Councillor T. Harding.
Councillor A. J. A. Kennedy, M.C., C.A.
Councillor W. Greener, F.C.R.A.
Councillor H. H. S. Aram, F.I.M.T.
Councillor Mrs. A. A. Wilson, J.P.
Councillor Mrs. L. G. Watson, Public Assistance Committee.
Councillor F. T. Jordan, J.P., A.C.I.I., Public Assistance
Committee.
Miss E. Thomas, L.C.C. School Care Committee.
Captain R. Grindel, United Services and British Legion.
T. H. Hunt, Esq., London Insurance Committee.
Miss I. Clark Hall, Putney and Wandsworth Invalid
Children's Aid Association.
Miss Jacobs, Streatham, Clapham, Balham and Tooting
Invalid Children's Aid Association.
Miss Connor, Soldiers', Sailors' and Airmen's Association.
H. B. Harvey, Esq., Aged Poor Society.
Miss Marx, Brompton Hospital.
Miss E. Morris, St. Thomas's Hospital.