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10. The rooms occupied by a consumptive person should be
kept well ventilated and well lighted. This will aid greatly in
destroying the infection.
11. No one is more liable to inhale the dust from matters
coughed up than the consumptive himself. The removal of infectious
matter is, therefore, calculated to promote his recovery. Moreover,
if these precautions are strictly carried out, he need not be a source
of danger to anyone.
12. It is the duty of the attendant to see that the above precautions
in regard to the phlegm and discharges are observed, and
also to see that every obstacle to sufficient lighting and ventilation
is removed.
13. In case of death, the house will be disinfected by the
Sanitary Authority, if this is desired. A new tenant should not
enter a house previously occupied by a consumptive person until
such house has been thoroughly disinfected.
14. Amongst the agencies which act powerfully in causing
Consumption are damp dwellings and workshops, overcrowding,
defective ventilation, occupations which involve the inhaling of
irritating dust, and alcoholic excess. These should be avoided.
15. The milk from consumptive cows is very dangerous,
especially to children. All milk should be boiled before use. As
many animals suffer from Consumption, all meat should be
thoroughly cooked.
A. WYNTER BLYTH,
Medical Officer of Health.
The Court House,
S/. Marylebone,
January, 1900.
PROSECUTIONS UNDER THE PUBLIC HEALTH
(LONDON) ACT.
During the year there were some important prosecutions
with regard to the emission of black smoke. The Great
Central Railway Company were prosecuted for permitting
black smoke to escape from their shaft in the Grove Road,
and were fined £22 12s.; the Metropolitan Electric Supply
Company were also prosecuted for a similar offence and