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as compared with 1.6 and 1.2 (averages for the last 10 years,
for tuberculosis (all forms) and pulmonary tuberculosis respectively,
per 1,000 of the population. The notifications (tuberculosis)
received are even more significant, viz., 1.8 (all forms) and 1.5
(pulmonary) during 1923, as compared with 4.2 and 3.2 (the
averages for the last 10 years), per 1,000 of the population. The
tuberculosis deaths and notifications are the lowest on record. The
Lambeth Nursing (Infectious Diseases) Scheme shews, by the
records, good work done—a total of 5,594 visits paid by qualified
and experienced nurses and a yearly average of 5,760 visits since
the Scheme's inauguration (4 years ago).
The Dental Treatment Scheme for tuberculosis or suspected
tuberculosis patients was put into operation in September, 1923.
The Registrar-General's estimated population for 1923 (middle
of the year) is 308,500.
The records of work done by the Food and Drugs Inspector,
the Housing Inspectors, the district Sanitary Inspectors, the
female Sanitary Inspectors, the Health Visitors, the staff of the
Central Tuberculosis. Dispensary, the Milk Depot, and the Disinfecting
Department, speak for themselves and reflect credit upon
the officers concerned. To the chiefs of Departments, and also
to the members of the Council, my thanks are due for assistance,
readily given at all times, in connection with my duties as
Medical Officer of Health for such an important district as the
Metropolitan Borough of Lambeth.
The Clerical Staff of the Department deserve much praise.
I am, Mr. Mayor, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
JOSEPH PRIESTLEY,
Medical Officer of Health and Chief Executive
Tuberculosis Officer.