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number of deaths from all forms of Tuberculosis was 29, the
death rate being 0.8 per 1,000 of the estimated population.
PUBLIC HEALTH (TUBERCULOSIS) REGULATIONS. 1930. The total
number of cases of Tuberculosis in the Borough on the 31st
December, 1945, was 286 (Pulmonary - Males 120, Females 130;
Non-Pulmonary - Males 17, Females 19). The Tuberculosis
Visitor paid 84 visits to non-pulmonary cases.
TUBERCULOSIS DISPENSARY AND SPECIE CASES. New cases examined
272. Of these 79 were found to be definitely tuberculous._176
contacts also examined. The number of attendances (including
contacts) was 1,481 and 2,573 visits were made by the nurses or
social worker to homes of patients. The Tuberculosis Officer
visited 14 patients at their homes, and 86 patients were
referred to him at the dispensary by Medical Practitioners. 158
specimens of sputum were examined and 799 X-ray examinations were
made in connection with the work. The total number of cases on the
Dispensary Register on the 31st December 1945 was 196.
CHELSEA TUBERCULOSIS CARS COMMITTEE. The Committee met 5 times
and 114 cases were considered, Social Services in co-operation
with voluntary societies were continued.
ARTIFICIAL PNEUMO-THORAX TREATMENT. 49 patients received
treatment. The total cost (£498.4.6.) was borne by the Council
EXTRA NOURISHMENT. 38 cases received extra nourishment as part
of their treatment. The total cost (£197,7.5.) was borne by
the Council.
DENTAL TREATMENT. 7 patients received dental treatment, the
Borough Council making a contribution of £8.7.6. towards the
cost.
TUBERCULOSIS - SPECIAL ALLOWANCES. The Government's Scheme to
give maintenance allowances to tuberculous persons undergoing
treatment continued satisfactorily throughout the year. 64
patients received allowances classified as follows:-
Maintenance allowances 43
Special allowances 13
Discretionary allowances 8
The amount disbursed was £1,441.9.2d.
MINIATURE MASS RADIOGRAPHY. In the latter part of the year,
arrangements were made with the London County Council for the
Miniature Mass Radiography of persons living or working in
the Borough. Firms with 50 or more employees were invited
to participate. The total number examined was 706 (Males 268,
Females 438). Of this number 6 (Males 5, Female 1) were found
to be probably tuberculous.