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The total figures correspond more than favourably with those
over the last 20 years, there being only two years in that period,
namely 1937 and 1940, when the number of cases notified was
lower.
In the Statistical Supplement will be found a chart showing
the number of new cases of tuberculosis notified during the past
20 years.
Although the figures for this year show such an improvement,
it must be borne in mind that tuberculosis still remains a
serious menace to public health and is affecting seriously the age
groups which are of the utmost value to the productive ability of
the nation.
Although high priority is given by the housing authorities
in re-housing tuberculous persons, the housing shortage still
results in inevitable difficulty in obtaining satisfactory homes
at the right rent for the tuberculous and their families.
The number of deaths from tuberculosis was 21 as compared
with 33 for the previous year.
This is the lowest figure of deaths from tuberculosis ever
recorded in the Borough.
Mass Radiography.
The campaign was once again conducted by the North West
Metropolitan Regional Hospital Board during April, May and
June.
Prior to the visit of the Unit, an informative meeting of
representatives of various organisations, presided over by His
Worship the Mayor, was held on 3rd March, and those present
agreed to support the survey by taking part in a propaganda
drive through the distribution of leaflets and posters, as well
as through their personal influence.
In order to make it as easy as possible for Hammersmith
residents to be X-rayed, three sites were chosen where the general
public could attend—Tlie Town Hall, Wormholt Community
Centre and Shepherds Bush Common.
A large number of firms in the Borough were invited to
allow their employees to attend for examination at the Unit and
the managements proved very co-operative.
The scheme was also advertised to the public in the local
and national evening Press, and by means of posters and handbills,
and many took advantage of the opportunity afforded as
shown below: —
Males Females Total
Number examined 5577 3167 8744
Recalled for large films 10 77 185