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Bermondsey 1929
Report on the sanitary condition of the Borough of Bermondsey for the year 1929
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TABLE II. TUBERCULOSIS, 1929—PERIOD BETWEEN NOTIFICATION AND DEATH.
| Period Between Notification and Death | Respiratory System | Other Forms | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Males | Females | Total | Percentage of Total Deaths | Males | Females | Total | Percentage of Total Deaths | |
| Not notified | 10 | 1 | 11 | 9.40 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 61.91 |
| 0-1 month | 9 | 2 | 11 | 9.40 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 28.57 |
| 1-3 months | 8 | 8 | 16 | 13.68 | – | – | – | – |
| 3-6 months | 6 | 3 | 9 | 7.69 | 1 | – | 1 | 4.76 |
| 6-12 months | 3 | 7 | 10 | 8.55 | 1 | – | 1 | 4.76 |
| 1-2 years | 13 | 6 | 19 | 16.24 | – | – | – | – |
| 2-5 years | 14 | 10 | 24 | 20.51 | – | – | – | – |
| Over 5 years | 13 | 4 | 17 | 14.53 | – | – | – | – |
| Totals | 76 | 41 | 117 | 100.00 | 9 | 12 | 21 | 100.00 |
In January 1929, fresh arrangements were made for radiological
examination of cases attending the Dispensary. The
Borough Council concluded an agreement with the Board of
Guardians, whereby patients could be X-rayed at the Bermondsey
and Rotherhithe Hospital at an inclusive charge of 7s. 6d. per
patient. One of the major objects of Tuberculosis Dispensary
work is the thorough investigation and diagnosis of every new
case and the increased facilities in the way of X-ray work have
been of inestimable value. During the year 418 cases were
X-rayed compared with 91 in 1928. In addition to an afternoon
session there has been an evening session, enabling patients,
who are still at work, to be X-rayed without interference with
their employment. This is undoubtedly of the greatest benefit
to patients. The Tuberculosis Officers attend personally at the
X-ray sessions. Screening is employed in every case and the
films are later filed and stored at the Tuberculosis Dispensary.
It is hoped that this arrangement will continue when the London
County Council takes over Bermondsey and Rotherhithe Hospital
under the Local Government Act.