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Under the new National Health Act there has been partition of
the Tuberculosis service which leads to duplication and in some
instances to triplication of duties and records.
The distressing feature of this arrangement is that emphasis has
now been laid on ' curative ' rather than ' preventive ' measures.
Mass Radiography.—Mass radiography was originally carried
out in London by the London County Council, but since July, 1948,
the responsibility for this service has rested with the Regional
Hospital Board.
When facilities for this service have been available in the
vicinity the Department's assistance has been sought to help arrange
appointments especially for the staffs of local firms and establishments.
Verminocs Conditions.—The procedure adopted to combat
infestation by lice and general verminous conditions is essentially the
same.
In addition to the notified cases of Scabies, all suspected cases
are followed up and the homes visited by the Lady Sanitary Inspector
who gives advice and instruction concerning treatment.

Disinfection.—The disinfection of rooms is effected by the
formaldehyde spray. This is carried out on removal of the infectious
case or termination of the illness, and, on request, for conditions
other than notifiable. In cases of request a charge is made according
to the circumstances of the case. Bedding and wearing apparel may
be removed to the Disinfecting Station, Tunnel Avenue, where they
can be submitted to steam disinfection. Books may be treated with
formalin.
The following Return shows in detail the work carried out
during the year :—