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Of these, 23 were of males and 11 females.
Of the total cases notified, 14 died during the year and 8 within one
month after notification.
In 32 instances the circumstances in connection with the patient
and his disease were investigated, with the following results:—
In 12, or 37.5 per cent. of the cases, a definite history of Phthisis
in other members of the family was obtained. In 16, or half of the
investigated cases, there was no family history of Phthisis or of other
Tubercular disease, but in 5 instances it appeared that members of the
family had suffered from chest affections. In 4 cases, or 12.5 per cent.,
no particulars as to family history was obtainable.
Disinfection and removal of bedding was carried out in 22 instances
of the cases notified during the year, and in 3 cases was twice performed
during the year.
The following is a list of the occupations of the 32 cases where
investigations were made:—
Builder's Labourer 1
Cab Driver 1
Cab Washer 1
Caretaker 1
Coachmen 2
Coal Porter 1
Clerk 1
Domestic Servant 1
Dressmaker 1
Gardener 1
Gasfitter 1
House Painters 2
Housewives 3
Ironer 1
Labourers 3
Odd Work 1
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