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SCABIES (CONTD)
of bedding etc.
PUBLIC HEALTH (TUBERCULOSIS) REGULATIONS 1930.
The total number of notified cases of tuberculosis In
the Borough on the Notification' Register on 31st December 1944,
was 328 (pulmonary - males 171. females 87; non-pulmonary
males 30, females 40)•
TUBERCULOSIS DISPENSARY.
The number of new cases examined was 107; 31 of these
were definitely tuberculous (27 pulmonary and 12 non-pulmonary)
60 non-tuberculous and 8 doubtful. 20 contacts were also
examined, 4 were suffering from tuberculosis (2 pulmonary and
2 non-pulmonary), 15 were non-tuberculous and 1 doubtful.
The number of attendances was 596; and 403 visits to the
homes of patients were made by the Dispensary Visitor. The
total number of cases on the register on the 31st December
was 310. In view of the war-time movoment of the population,
a revision of the Register Is being undertaken.
Allowances for Tuberculous Patients' undergoing treatment.
During the year 1944, forty-two patients received
allowances. Thirty-four new applications were reclved,
twenty-four of which were granted. Twenty-three patients
have now removed or resumed work, or have died. The allowances
were made up as follows:-
Maintenance allowances 32
Special allowances 14
Discretionary allowances 12
The amount disbursed during the year was £1,260. 6s. 8d.
Artificial Pneumothorax Treatment.
19 patients received treatment. The total cost, £70, was
borne by the Council.
Extra Nourishment
19 cases received extra nourishment. The total cost,
£85, was borne by the Council.
Dentures.
2 patients were supplied with dentures during the year,
and the total cost of £7. 5s• Od. was brne by the Council.
(Sgd) J. A. STRUTHERS, M.D. ,M.R.C
Medical Officer of Health. D.P.K