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lost sight of. Eight were written off the register as being
cured.
New Patients.—During the year 524 persons attended
for examination for the first time, 302 males and 222
females. Of these 79 were under the age of fifteen and
445 were adults. Of the total 220 were referred to the
Clinic by local practitioners for the purpose of consultation
and 298 were "contacts" of persons suffering from
tuberculosis. Of the "contacts" examined seven were
definitely cases of tuberculosis whilst 291 were nontuberculous.
Total Attendances and Examinations.—The total
attendances of persons for the purpose of examination,
observation or treatment, numbered 2;733 and physical
examinations were carried out in 2,348 instances, i.e., in
86 per cent, of the total attendances.
Home Visitation.—The Tuberculosis Officer made 15
visits to homes of patients for the purpose of examination,
and investigation of the home conditions.
Following the retirement of the two Nurse Visitors on
the 31st December. 1940. arrangements were made for
the home visitation, etc., to be undertaken by the Health
Visitors.
The Health Visitors visit cases of tuberculosis on notification
and thereafter as far as possible at intervals of six
months or less, as may appear advisable. During the year
2,092 such visits were made.