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Deaths from Non-Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Age Groups.
The age distribution of persons dying from Non-Pulmonary
Tuberculosis in 1926 is as follows : —
1—2 years, 1; 15—25 years, 1; 25—45 years, 1; 45—65 years, 1;
65—75 years, 1.
Public Health (Prevention of Tuberculosis) Regulations, 1925.
These Regulations provide that no person suffering from tuberculosis
of the respiratory tract shall enter upon any employment or
occupation in connection with a dairy which would involve the
milking of cows, the treatment of milk, or the handling of vessels
used for containing milk; and if a local authority, on the report of
their Medical Officer of Health, is satisfied that a person residing in
their district who is engaged in any such occupation is so suffering
and is in an infectious state, they may require such person to discontinue
his occupation.
No case arose during the year in which action was taken under the
Regulations.
Separate Beds and Shelter for Tuberculous Patients.
The Borough Council will supply a shelter to any suitable case
where there is accommodation for the erection of such. A shelter was
supplied to one case in 1926.
In pursuance of the authority contained in the Public Health
(Prevention and Treatment of Disease) Act, 1913, the Borough Council
also supply on loan single beds and bedding in order to effect the separation
of infectious cases of tuberculosis. The usual practice is to arrange
for the double bed previously used to be sold, and a single bed to
be provided in lieu thereof. Thus, by the Council loaning separate
beds, two single beds are provided instead of one double bed. The
Council have purchased and loan out six beds and sets of bedding.
Tuberculosis Care Committee.
The following form the Committee : —
6 members of the Borough Council,
5 members of the Hampstead Council of Social Welfare,
2 members representing the London County Council,2
members representing the Board of Guardians,
1 member representing the London Insurance Committee,
2 members representing the Invalid Children's Aid
tion,