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Wimbledon 1926
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wimbledon]
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Of the 30 deaths from Pulmonary Tuberculosis, 15 died
outside the district (10 males and 5 females), i.e., notification
of death was transferred to Wimbledon. Of the 5 Non-Pulmonary
deaths, 2 males and 1 female died outside the district.
Of the 5 non-Pulmonary Tuberculosis deaths, 2 were due
to Meningitis, and one each to Kidneys, Spine, and Knee and
Hip.
LABORATORY WORK.
Bacteriological examinations of pathological specimens
and the use of antitoxin, were first undertaken in the Wimbledon
area about 1896.
The number of specimens of serum, sputum and blood submitted for bacteriological examination during the year in doubtful cases of diphtheria, pulmonary tuberculosis and typhoid fever, and the result of such examinations are given below.
| Bacteria Found. | Bacteria Not Found | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diphtheria Secretion | 95 | 763 | 858 |
| Phthisis (Sputum) | 11 | 93 | 104 |
| Reaction Obtained. | Reaction Not Obtained. | Total | |
| Typhoid (Blood) | 7 | 39 | 46 |
Chemical Work:—Mr. J. H. Johnston, M.Sc., F.I.C., carries
out the analytical work in connection with preliminary
samples taken under the Food and Drugs Acts, the analyses
of water, gas, and sewage effluents required by the Wimbledon
Corporation, and of food samples suspected of contamination
or adulteration. The reports of the Public Analyst under the
Food and Drugs Acts are embodied in the Annual Report of
the County Medical Officer.
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