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Wandsworth 1931
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth, Metropolitan Borough]
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Bacteriological Examinations.—The number of examinations of sputum made at the Dispensary during the past five years is given here.
| Year. | Total number of specimens examined. | No. of specimens sent by General Practitioners and St. James' Hosptl. | No. of specimens found to contain T.B. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | 2087 | 1417 | 447 |
| 1928 | 1970 | 1457 | 470 |
| 1929 | 2068 | 1486 | 474 |
| 1930 | 1944 | 1254 | 447 |
| 1931 | 2157 | 1557 | 410 |
Tuberculosis Care Committee.
Constitution.—The Committee consists of members
representing the Borough Council and other authorities and
organisations. There are also a few unattached members who
are specially interested in the work.
The following is a list of the members of the Committee :—
Councillor T. Harding.
Councillor Mrs. J. Dewar Robertson, M.B.E., J.P.
Councillor Dr. J. Kirkland.
Councillor W. Greener, F.C.R.A.
Councillor H. H. S. Aram, F.I.M.T.
Councillor A. A. Norman.
Dr. E. E. Argles, L.C.C. Divisional Medical Officer.
Miss E. Thomas, L.C.C. School Care Committee.
Mr. E. C. Given, C.B.E., Public Assistance Committee.
Miss E. Brown, Public Assistance Committee.
Mr. T. H. Hunt, London Lnsurance Committee.
Miss Clarke Hall, Invalid Children's Aid Association.
Miss Connor, Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen's Association.
Dr. G. Pollock, British Legion and United Services Fund.
Miss Lemon, Ranyard Nurses.
Mr. H. B. Harvey, Aged Poor Society.
Miss L. C. Marx, Brompton Hospital.
Miss E. C. Morris, S. Thomas's Hospital.
Mr. L. M. Shepherd, J.P., Fairlight Hall, Tooting.