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Specimens of sputum examined were 521, of which
51 were found to contain tubercle bacilli; 923 radiological
examinations were made; and 2,427 visits were
paid to the homes of patients by the women health officers.
Eight patients made 35 attendances at the dental
clinic.
Fifty-nine patients received 987 artificial pneumothorax
treatments.
Grants of extra nourishment were made in 39 oases;
beds an d bedding were loaned to 9 patients; and the district
nurses attended 23 patients in their homes and paid a
total of 690 visits.
I am,
Mr. Mayor, Aldermen and Councillors,
Your obedient Servant,
JAMES FENTON,
Medical Officer of Health.