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Of the patients who removed from the Borough during 1932, the new addresses were
obtainable in 94 instances, and particulars of the cases were transmitted to the medical
officers of health of the respective districts.
In 1932, 6 cases of patients who had removed into the Borough from other districts
were added to the register.
The number of cases remaining on the Tuberculosis Register at the close of 1932 was
1,360 as compared with 1,416 at the close of the year 1931.
Visits Paid to Homes of Tuberculous Patients.
By Council's Women Inspectors 925
By Tuberculosis Officers 556
By Dispensary Nurses—
20, Talbot Road 3,217
St. Mary's Hospital 2,363
7,061

Twenty-one persons dying from tuberculosis during the year were not formally notified,
this number being equal to 17.2 per cent. of the total tuberculosis deaths recorded. In all
cases where it appeared necessary, inquiries were made as to the reason for the absence of
notification.
Public Health (Prevention of Tuberculosis) Regulations, 1925.
By virtue of these regulations persons who are aware that they are suffering from tuberculosis
of the respiratory tract may not enter upon any employment or occupation in
connection with a dairy which would involve the milking of cows, the treatment of milk
or the handling of vessels used for containing milk.
Furthermore, if a local authority are satisfied that a person residing in their district who
is engaged in any such occupation mentioned above is suffering from tuberculosis of the
respiratory tract and is in an infectious state, they may by notice in writing require such
person to discontinue his employment or occupation.
No use has so far been made of these regulations.
Supply of Beds and Bedding.—In certain instances, so that the separate sleeping of
tuberculous patients may be arranged, beds and bedding are supplied on loan by the Council.
Three sets were so supplied during 1932 and 3 sets were returned following the decease of the
patients.
Shelters.-—The Council possesses four shelters, which, on the recommendation of the
Tuberculosis Officers, are lent to patients who are able to make use of them. During 1932
one shelter was lent and one lent in a previous year was returned.
Artificial Pneumothorax Treatment.—By arrangement with various Hospitals patients
recommended for this treatment are given refills at a cost to the Council of 10s. 6d. per refill.
During 1932, 20 patients were referred to the Hospitals, the number of refills received
ranging from 1 to 20 per patient. The total cost amounted to £79 5s. 6d.