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culosis, those with chronically "weak lungs " the result of bronchitis
or one of the acute specific fevers in early life, as well as others in
whom glandular tuberculosis it already manifest, would derive valuable
help for the future by the removal of such weighty handicaps to
eugenic progress. "The nation marches on the feet of little children."
Of bad housing and overcrowding it is less necessary to speak
in Hanipstead than in many of the less healthily situated municipalities,
since already much has been done to mitigate these and other potent
secondary causes of tuberculosis and in connection with these latter
causes, I welcome this opportunity of expressing my indebtedness to
the Hampstead Council of Social Welfare through the medium of the
Joint Tuberculosis Care Committee, for much valuable assistance in
following up cases brought forward, amelioration of the home conditions
(by practical relief when necessary), and in facilities for admission to
Convalescent Homes or Special Institutions when required.
Finally, lest any should be tempted by results achieved to
slacken their endeavours in ti e constant struggle against the "Great
White Plague," it is only needful to bear in mind that "Consumption
is now as widespread in London as was Smallpox in the 18tli century
each year disabling 150.000 persons."
I have the honour to remain,
Mr. Mayor, Madam and Gentlemen,
J. F. HALLS DALLY, M.A., M.D.,
B.C. Cantab., M.R.C.P. Lond.
7,uberculosis Medical Officer.