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Kensington 1915
Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health 1915
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Dispensary Scheme of Council.—The Council's scheme for the Dispensary treatment of
patients at the Brompton Hospital and u Tuberculosis Dispensary has been approved
by the Local Government Board. Publications of the details will be deferred until the scheme in
its final form has been approved by the London County Council and agreed to by the institutions
concerned, and the Insurance Committee of the County of London.
The London County Council's scheme for sanatorium treatment for non-insured persons came
into force in August, 1914.
During the year 1915, 20 non-insured persons suffering from consumption have been admitted
to different residential institutions, a large proportion of these being children.
CANCER
Cancer caused 203 deaths, and of this number 183 occurred in persons over the age of 45
years. Carcinoma was the form of cancer to which 121 deaths were attributed; sarcoma was the
assigned cause of 11 deaths; 71 deaths were certified as due to cancer or malignant disease without
further definition.
The parts of the body which were affected in each case are shown in the following Table: —
Deaths from Cancer, 1915.
| Parts Affected. | Sex. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male. | Female. | ||
| Buccal Cavity, No. 39 | 9 | 2 | 11 |
| Stomach, Liver, etc., No. 40 | 19 | 23 | 42 |
| Peritoneum, Intestines, Rectum, No. 41 | 21 | 40 | 61 |
| Female Genital Organs, No. 42 | – | 20 | 20 |
| Breast, No. 43 | – | 30 | 30 |
| Skin, No. 44 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Other and unspecified Organs, No. 45 | 15 | 21 | 36 |
| Totals | 65 | 138 | 203 |
The numbers following the description of the parts affected refer to the classification of causes
of death adopted by the Registrar General for use in England and Wales.
BACTERIOLOGICAL WORK.
The following bacteriological work has been carried out in the Lister Institute at the Council's expense, with a view to assisting medical practitioners in the diagnosis of infectious ailments:—
| Disease Suspected. | Number of Cases. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Positive. | Negative. | Total | |
| Diphtheria | 39 | 101 | 140 |
| Tuberculosis | 27 | 88 | 115 |
| Enteric Fever | – | 2 | 2 |
| Gonorrhœa | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 67 | 192 | 259 |