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explained in last year's report, the Ministry of Health has now laid
down that only those cases which attend the Dispensary as a result
of the Tuberculosis Scheme shall be so regarded. Cases sent by
doctors, and patients who attend voluntarily, are not to be
entered as contacts, notwithstanding the fact that they may at the
moment be living with an infectious case of tuberoulosis.
The low contact figure is no doubt explained by this change
in classification. A comparative increase in the Bethnal Green
cases, however, is probably due to the fact that an additional
Tuberculosis Health Visitor was appointed during the year.
In conclusion I would like to thank the Medical Officers of
Health, the Hospital Physicians and Surgeons, the Resident
Medical Officer, and the Hospital Secretary for their valuable
help and advice, and the Dispensary staff for their efficient work
and loyal support.
(Signed) H. TYLFORD HOWELL.
29th February, 1928.