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A final survey of the visit of the Unit for the Borough shows
that of the 8,744 persons examined, only 13 were found to require
treatment for pulmonary tuberculosis, i.e., 1.5 per 1,000 of those
examined, although it is possible that some of the observation
cases might, in the course of investigation, prove to require
treatment.
Bearing in mind that mobile surveys in London boroughs
are difficult to assess, it is fair to say that this survey was undoubtedly
a numerical success and well worth the effort involved.
In February of this year, Division I of the London County
Council held a Health Week Exhibition at the Town Hall and in
conjunction with this, a Mobile Unit of the South Western
Metropolitan Begional Hospital Board was in attendance. The
Exhibition was open for a week and during that period many
persons were examined.
Food Poisoning.
Nineteen cases of food poisoning occurred as compared with
31 in the previous year.
I am pleased to report that there have been no serious
outbreaks.
In seven cases, Salmonella Typhi-murium were identified as
the responsible organisms, but in the remaining cases no specific
organisms were isolated.
Foods alleged to have been responsible for the patients'
condition included boiled bacon, sausages, eggs, minced meat,
chips, cold meat, rabbit stew and meat pie.
Poliomyelitis.
Only one person suffered from this disease during the year.
This was a girl of 9 years who remained in hospital for six weeks,
after which she was discharged with paralysis of the left arm.
Medicinal Baths.
The Medicinal Baths in Scotts Road, Shepherds Bush, provide
for the treatment of scabies, impetigo, psoriasis, and certain
verminous conditions.
The figures showing the numbers dealt with during the year
will be found on reference to the table in the Statistical
Supplement.
It is pleasing to report a continued decrease in verminous
conditions, the total of 1,017 being the lowest ever recorded.
There has, however, been an increase in the number of treatments
for scabies for the first time since the War.
The County Council continue to use this centre for the
treatment of school children, and special attention has been given
to head infestations at the Welfare Centres and at the Day
Nurseries.