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25 died at Institutions and 15 at home, compared with 12 last
year and 8 the year before, a fact somewhat to be deplored, especially
as it is associated with a decreased death rate. We are no nearer a
satisfactory solution for the care of the advanced case.
79 X-ray examinations have been made, this number tending to
increase yearly. I have to thank the Radiologist at the Hampstead
General Hospital for the uniformly good films he supplies.
I have visited New End Hospital when tuberculosis cases have
been admitted and have to thank Dr. Swindells for his courtesy and
help in respect of these patients.
Potential contacts during the year numbered 110. 41 of these
have been examined, i.e., 37.3 per cent.
A total of 90 contact cases were examined altogether, an increase
of 15 on the five-yearly average.
Reviewing the work of the past year, there are certain points of
some interest to be noted. Of the 6 cases of tuberculous meningitis
notified only one was in a child.
Of the 10 cases notified with tuberculous glands, only 2 were
children of 3 and 9 years respectively, the others ranged from the
ages of 18 to 63, the average age being 33. I believe this is a good
feature from the Public Health point of view.

Possibly this may be explained by the economic conditions, owing
to which the younger girls may find it more difficult to obtain work.