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Details of Cases removed from Tuberculosis
Register during the Year 1930.
Deaths 108
Patients removed from Borough 58
Cases removed from Register as
"Cured" -
"Diagnosis not confirmed" —
Withdrawn (notified in error) 1
Total 167
WORK OF TUBERCULOSIS HEALTH
VISITORS.
The two Tuberculosis Health Visitors paid 4,663
visits of enquiry and advice with regard to the welfare
of tuberculous patients in the Borough. In the course
of their work they endeavour to persuade patients
to adopt such hygienic manner of life as is practicable
by separate sleeping accommodation, safe collection and
disposal of sputum, etc. They also make economic
enquiries on behalf of the L.C.C. in connection with
sanatorium treatment, etc.
TUBERCULOSIS SUB-COMMITTEE.
The Tuberculosis Sub-Committee of the Public
Health Committee has functioned during the year as
the local care committee, dealing with such matters as
grants of extra nourishment, assessments for sanatorium
treatment on behalf of the London County Council,
special treatment, etc.
SUPPLY OF SPUTUM OUTFITS.
During the year 30 sputum flasks were distributed
to patients. Twenty sputum tins, with 2,586 cardboard
refills, were distributed to patients for use indoors,