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Hampstead 1914
Report for the year 1914 of the Medical Officer of Health
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Military Hospital, and also on several of the auxiliary hospitals under
the Red Cross Society which are established in the Borough.
During 1914 Dr. J. King Patrick resigned his appointment as
Tuberculosis Medical Officer, and pending the approval of the new
dispensary scheme, Dr. H. A. Sansom has acted as Tuberculosis Officer.
Chemical and Bacteriological Work.
The chemical analysis carried out by the Public Analyst during
the year is referred to at length on page 165, and the Analyst's Report
will be found on page 165. The total number of samples analysed
during 1914 was 512.
The following is a summary of the bacteriological work performed by the Lister Institute of Preventive Medicine in respect of specimens from suspected cases of Diphtheria and Enteric Fever; and at the Borough Council's Tuberculosis Dispensary in connection with cases of consumption:—
| Positive. | Negative. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diphtheria | 109 | 289 | 398 |
| Enteric Fever | 11 | 3 | 14 |
| Consumption | 69 | 210 | 279 |
| 189 | 502 | 691 |
In addition 2 specimens of sputum which proved negative, were
examined at the Lister Institute.