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153
Diagnosis
Found to have Pulmonary Tuberculosis 147
Found to have other forms of Tuberculosis 30
Showing no evidence of Tuberculosis 587
Total Attendances and Examinations
The total attendances of persons for the purpose of
examination, observation or treatment, numbered 3,266
and physical examinations were carried out in 2,541
instances, i.e., in 78 per cent. of the total attendances.
The names of 589 persons were written off the register as
being non-tuberculous, and the total number on the
Dispensary Register on 31st December, 1936, was 834.
Sputum Examinations.
Four hundred and sixty-two specimens of sputum and
other pathological products were examined bacteriologically.
Forty-nine showed the presence of Tubercle Bacilli,
while 413 proved negative.
Institutional Treatment.
The admission of patients into Institutions (Sanatoria,
Tuberculosis Colonies, Hospitals and Homes), under the
London County Council's Scheme, numbered 279.
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.