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New cases show a decrease in males of 20 per cent. and an
increase of 6.9 per cent. in females, compared with 1952, that is a
total decrease, compared with 1952, of 9.8 per cent. The total
numbers of the new cases in 1953 were: Males 152, females 124;
that is, approximately six new cases in men for every five new
cases in women.
The reduction of the death rate to the low figure of 14.8
per 100,000 population continues to reflect the general modern
advances in treatment, associated with necessary local measures to
make available more beds and the rehousing of infectious cases
by the Croydon Corporation.
Deaths from Non-Respiratory Tuberculosis.
During 1953 six deaths were certified to be due to NonRespiratory
Tuberculosis, compared with two in 1952, thirteen in
1951 and seven in 1950.
I wo of the patients died in general hospitals and two in a
nursing home. Three of them were not notified during life.

Co-ordination with the Health Department.
During the year 138 children were referred by the School
Medical Service, and 9 cases from the Maternity and Child
Welfare Section of the Public Health Department.
Extra Nourishment.
Provision of special nourishment in the form of milk was
granted to 15 selected cases for varying periods during the year,
and 9 cases were in receipt of extra nourishment at the end of
the year.
Residential Treatment.
241 men, 213 women and 30 children were admitted to
Residential Institutions during 1953.