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N.B.—In the case of the 12 deaths occurring in Districts
which are not stated, they have been distributed equally amongst
the Eight Sub-Districts before working out rates per 1000.
In addition to the usual precautionary measures (disinfection,
distribution of leaflets, etc.), the voluntary notification of consumption
(with tuberculous expectoration) has been in vogue
during 1903 (having been commenced by the Borough Council on
June 1st, 1902). During 1903, 339 cases have been notified as
compared with 315 during the seven months from June 1st to
December 31st, 1902. In each case enquiries have been made,
disinfection carried out as required, and leaflets distributed.
Much valuable information is, in this way, being collected, and
there is every reason to believe that much good will accrue from
the measures taken, in preventing not only the spread of the
disease but also its development in susceptible persons.
204 samples of sputum were examined bacteriologically during
1903, and in 31.8 per cent. tubercle bacilli were found.
To secure uniformity of information, the subjoined report-form
was drawn up:—Ward Inspector's Name
Name of patient Sex Age
Married or Single? Address
Occupation How long ill ? Any
other case of Consumption in family ?
Date of Notification Name of Medical Attendant
Number in family (a) over 12 years (male and female), (b) 12
years and under (male and female) Number of
rooms occupied by family Number of rooms in
house Number of persons in house Sanitary state
of premises.................................General remarks
Date
In this way, a large amount of tabulated information is being
obtained from which, it is expected, conclusions will be able to
be drawn in regard to the etiology of Consumption, and measures
taken to prevent its spread. The distribution of the disease in
Lambeth Borough, judging by the voluntary notifications already
received, will be seen from the following table:—