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Edmonton 1914
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Edmonton]
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| Area. | Acreage. | Population Census, 1911. | Probable cases (4 years' deaths —all Tuberculosis). | Staff. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tottenham | 3,014 | 137,457 | 704 | 1 Tuberculosis Officer. |
| Edmonton | 3,894 | 64,797 | 319 | 1 Assistant Officer. |
| Enfield | 12,601 | 56,344 | 259 | 1 Nurse, 1 Woman Clerk dispenser, 1 Porter-caretaker. |
| Totals | 19,509 | 258,598 | 1,282 |
The Tuberculosis Officer was appointed in April, 1913, the Nurse and
Clerk-dispenser in October, 1913. The Divisional Clerk, Mr. Truscott, appointed
by the Insurance Committee (one for each area, November, 1913) is
accommodated at the head dispensary.
The Tuberculosis Officer is supposed to work in consultation with the
medical practitioners and in intimate relationship with the local Medical Officer
of Health.
Dr. Trevor Davies began duty as Assistant Tuberculosis Officer on July
9th, 1914, in No. 1 area.
The institutions required by Middlesex are:—
1. Sanatoria of 150 to 200 beds with two medical officers, which can
be more cheaply administered than small ones.
2. Hospital for advanced cases with about 150 beds.
3. Dispensaries for out-patients.
In May, plans were passed by the Middlesex County Council for the
erection of a tuberculosis sanitorium at Eastwood in Essex, to accommodate
220 adults, 74 children, and a staff of 86. The total cost of the building will be
£53,890.
The nett cost to the County rate is estimated at £16,219, the balance being
provided from the funds of the County Insurance Committee and the Treasury
grant.
A special sub-committee of the County Public Health Committee was
appointed to deal with tuberculosis,