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Diagnosis.
Found to have Pulmonary Tuberculosis 156
Found to have other forms of Tuberculosis 27
Showing no evidence of Tuberculosis 567
Total Attendances and Examinations.
The total attendances of persons for the purpose of
examination, observation or treatment, numbered 3,108
and physical examinations were carried out in 2,880
instances, i.e., in 77 per cent, of the total attendances.
The names of 568 persons were written off the register as
being non-tuberculous, and the total number on the
Dispensary Register on 31st December, 1934, was 759.
Sputum Examinations.
Five hundred and one specimens of sputum and other
pathological products were examined bacteriologically. Fifty
showed the presence of Tubercle Bacilli, while 450 proved
negative.
Institutional Treatment.
The admission of patients into Institutions (Sanatoria,
Tuberculosis Colonies, Hospitals and Homest, under the
London County Council's Scheme, numbered 219.
Others have entered Convalescent Homes through the
following agencies :—The local Children's Aid Association,
the local Charity Organisation Society, and the local branch
of the United Services Fund.