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Ilford 1936
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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Essex County Council. The Tuberculosis Dispensary in Ilford is
attended on four occasions a week by the Tuberculosis Officer. On
the 31st December, 1936, there were 553 patients on the register
of the dispensary.
The arrangements made with the Essex County Council for the dental
treatment of tuberculous patients from Ilford, Romford, Leyton and Walthamstow
were continued. Two afternoon sessions per month were set aside for
the treatment of these cases. 69 patients were treated, 16 being supplied with
dentures.
The Council's Dentist also made 2 visits to the tuberculous patients at
the Ilford Sanatorium. 39 patients were inspected, 10 of whom received
treatment.
I have received information from the County Medical Officer of Health that the number of patients from Ilford sent to Institutions under the County Tuberculosis Scheme during 1936 was as follows:—
| Pulmonary. | Non-Pulmonary. | Total. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Males. | Females. | Males. | Females. | ||
| Adults | 67 | 40 | 8 | 4 | 119 |
| Children | - | 2 | 5 | 1 | 8 |
Tuberculosis Care Association.—This Association has assisted
102 cases with extra nourishment, clothing, and in other ways.
Public Health (Prevention of Tuberculosis) Regulations,
1925.—No action has been taken under these regulations as
regards persons employed in the milk trade.
Public Health Act, 1925, Section 62.—No action has been
taken for the compulsory removal of infectious persons to hospital
or other institutions.
Infectious Disease (Prevention) Act, 1890.—In connection
with deaths from infectious diseases, 13 certificates in respect