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N.B.—In the case of the 16 deaths occurring in Districts
which are not stated, they have been distributed equally amongst
the eight Sub-Districts before working out rates per 1,000.
In addition to the usual precautionary measures taken in connection
with registered deaths from tuberculosis (disinfection,
distribution of leaflets, etc.), the voluntary notification of consumption
(with tuberculous expectoration) has also been in vogue
during 1905 (having been commenced by the Borough Council on
June 1st, 1902)—293 cases having been notified in 1905 as compared
with 306 during 1904, 339 during 1903, and 315 during the
seven months from June 1st to December 31st, 1902. In each
notified 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 is accruing also from the measures
taken in preventing not only the spread of the disease but also
its development in susceptible persons. Meanwhile, it may be
noted that the tuberculosis rate per 1,000 living during 1905 is
19 as compared with 2 during 1904.
181 samples of sputum were examined bacterioiogc illy during
1905, and in 19.9 per cent. tubercle bacilli were found (vide p. 169).
The distribution of the disease in Lambeth Borough, judging
by the voluntary notifications received during 1902-5, will be
gseji from an examination of Tables I. and II. following, dealing
with (a) Wards and (b) Registration Sub-Districts:—
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