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There were 34 library books disinfected.
Diagnostic Tests.—The number of specimens of serum,
sputum and blood submitted for bacteriological examination
to the Clinical Research Association, the Lister Institute of
Preventive Medicine and St. George's Hospital during the
year in doubtful cases of Diphtheria, Pulmonary Tuberculosis
and Typhoid Fever, and the results of such examinations
are given on page 38.
Sixty-eight bottles of anti-diphtheritic serum was
supplied through the Sanitary Department for use bymedical
practitioners for the treatment of Diphtheria.
Mortuary.—From information received from the Superintendent
of the Cemetery there were 83 bodies received
into the mortuary during the year, and 61 post mortems
held (38 males, 23 females).
Inquests were held by the Coroner with respect to
51 bodies, being equal to 106 per cent, of all deaths
registered in the Borough.
Factory and Workshop Act, 1901.—-Section 132 requires
the Medical Officer of Health to specifically report annually
on the administration of the Act in workshops and workplaces,
and to send a copy of such report to the Secretary of
State. The details on the forms prescribed and supplied by
the Home Office have been forwarded.
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