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Holborn 1945
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Holborn Borough]
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TUBERCULOSIS CARE COMMITTEE
During the year 1945, the Committee met four times, 319 oases
were reported upon,, of which 67 were new cases. The Secretary's
interview with patients or relatives, including visits, totalled 700.
ALLOWANCES FOR TUBERCULOUS PATIENTS UNDERGOING TREATMENT.
During the year 1945, 36 patients received allowances. 17 now
applications were received, 13 of which were granted. 29 patients
have now removed or resumod work or have died. The allowances were
made up as follows:
Maintenance allowances 30.
Discretionary allowances 14.
Special allowances 6.
The amount disbursed during the year was £978 17s. 1d.
ARTIFICIAL PNEUMOTHORAX TREATMENT
21 patients received treatment. The total cost of £98 was
borne by the Council.
EXTRA NOURISHMENT
22 cases received extra nourishment. The total cost of £145
was borne by the Council.
J.A. STRUTHERS M.D.,M,R.C.P.D.P.H.
Medical Officer of Health,