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attendances were 23,518 and new cases 840 during 1969. The tobacco respiratory
diseases and tuberculosis continue to be major responsibilities
and account for 301 of the new cases, (bronchitis 159, cancer 69, and
tuberculosis 73) This is obviously no time to be complacent about tuberculosis
- particularly with the high incidence in immigrants in whom
67% of the new cases occurred in 1969 - see graph. Investigation continues
into the best methods of using the modern chemotherapeutic drugs directed
against this disease. The closely-supervised outpatient regimens used in
the clinic are producing some of the best results ever' published, with
minimum disturbance of the patients' lives.
Minor improvements of the administration of the chest radiography
service for general practitioners have been made, and the unit continues
to provide a full diagnostic, treatment, and social advisory service for
patients with respiratory diseases.
Clinical research into various aspects of lung cancer, tuberculosis,
and sarcoidosis have been undertaken during the year.
The great event of 1969 was, however, the provision of a small extension
to the clinic premises which has greatly relieved the pressures
on both patients and staff. A much-improved waiting area has been provided,
as well as additional working and storage space.
Sincere thanks are due to all members of the clinic staff who continuec
to work so cheerfully and conscientiously throughout the difficult period
of occupying the new extension and the subsequent teething period.
T.B. Register (31.12.69)
Pulmonary 845
Non-Pulmonary 236
Total 1082
T.B. Notifications
Pulmonary 55
Non-Pulmonary 18
Total 73
T.B. Deaths 11
C. 15