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deal with the problem and merely lead to wasted
effort and disappointment. The problem is too big
for the limited resources of a local authority and
requires to be tackled by some body like the London
County Council or, better still, by the State as a
national question.
WORK OF TUBERCULOSIS VISITORS.
The two Tuberculosis Visitors paid 4,125 visits of
enquiry and advice with regard to the welfare of
tuberculous patients in the Borough. The reduced
number of visits was owing to the illness of one of the
visitors. In addition they made 347 futile calls owing
to patients being out. 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.O. in connection with sanatorium
treatment, etc.
TUBERCULOSIS CARE COMMITTEE.
The Sub-Committee of the Public Health Committee
has functioned during the year as the local
Tuberculosis Care Committee, dealing with such matters
as grants of extra nourishment, assessments for
sanatorium treatment on behalf of the London County
Council, provision of special treatment, etc.
SUPPLY OE SPUTUM OUTFITS.
During the year 17 sputum flasks were distributed
to patients. Six sputum tins, with 497 cardboard
refills were distributed to patients for use indoors.