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8,171 women who were X-rayed, 48 cases (27 men and 21 women)
were recommended for treatment for tuberculosis, an attack rate
of 310 per 100,000.
One survey of a Reception Centre was made (see above) and
a number of schools, colleges, hospitals, and occupation centres
were visited. Only four cases were found to require treatment
out of 3,804 who were examined. This represents an attack rate
of 110 per 100,000.
K. MARSH,
Consultant Physician.
Annual Report of the Camberwell Tuberculosis Care Committee
for the year 1954.
During the year the Camberwell Borough Council filled the
two vacancies of their representation on the Committee caused
by the resignation of Councillor Mrs. M. Manning and Councillor
Miss W. Cleary. The two representatives elected were Councillor
Mrs. A. Pritchard and Councillor H. Lamborn.
We regret to record the death of Mr. A. Robinson, J.P., a
member who had served on the Committee for many years and
had given much public service.
Dr. Barnes resigned his office as Medical Officer of Health
for Camberwell in May, 1954. He had been an ex-officio
member of the Committee since its inauguration, and has
always been most helpful by his assistance and guidance. We
place on record our appreciation and thanks for the service he
has rendered to this Committee.
The work of the Committee has continued as in the past.
Early in the year a typewriter was purchased for the use of
patients who wished to become typists when fit for work. It is
pleasing to record that four patients found employment as
typist-clerks and at the close of the year two others were sharing
the typewriter with a view to commencing work in the New Year.
Included in the general work of the Committee the Secretary
had consultations with 1,824 patients, the greater number being
referred by the medical staff, health visitors of the Chest Clinic,
the voluntary organisations and public Bodies in the borough.
Once again Camberwell's collection in the Christmas Seal
Sale for the year ended 31st March, 1954, exceeded the sum
collected by any other Metropolitan Borough. The sum
received was £1,474 14s. 10d.