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VOLUNTARY NOTIFICATION.
42 notifications of cases of phthisis were received during 1904,
being 5 more than in 1903.
Of these cases, 2 were twice notified during the year, and 1 had
been already notified in a previous year: there were therefore 39 new
cases notified during 1904.
Of these, 23 were of males and 16 females
Of the total cases notified, 19 died during the year and 13 within,
one month after notification.
In 35 instances the circumstances in connection with the patient
and his disease were investigated, with the following results: —
In 13, or 37 per cent. of the cases, a definite history of Phthisis
having occurred amongst other members of the family was obtained.
In 13, or 37 per cent. of the cases, there was no family history of
Phthisis or of other Tubercular disease, but in 2 instances it appeared
that other members of the family had suffered from chest affections.
In 9 instances, or 26 per cent. of the cases, no particulars as to
family history were obtainable.
Disinfection of rooms and bedding was carried out in 27 instances
with regard to cases notified during 1904, and in 3 cases was twice
performed during the year.