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Paddington 1933
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Paddington, Metropolitan Borough of]
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Tuberculosis.
New Cases and Mortality During 1933.
| Age Periods. | New Cases. | Deaths. | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulmonary. | Non-Pulmonary. | Pulmonary. | Non-Pulmonary. | |||||
| M. | F. | M. | F. | M. | F. | M. | F. | |
| 0— | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
| 1— | - | 1 | 12 | 3 | - | - | 1 | 2 |
| 5- | 1 | 1 | 10 | 9 | 1 | — | 2 | - |
| 10— | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | ||||
| 16— | 8 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 20— | 11 | 24 | 1 | 8 | ||||
| 25— | 24 | 40 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 1 | - |
| 35— | 19 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| 45— | 32 | 4 | 1 | — | 17 | 2 | — | — |
| 55— | 12 | 6 | — | - | 9 | 1 | - | 1 |
| 65 years and upwards | 1 | 3 | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | 1 |
| Totals | 110 | 96 | 37 | 31 | 57 | 33 | 7 | 7 |
Fourteen persons dying from tuberculosis during the year were not formally notified, this
number being equal to 13.4 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 1933 and three sets Were returned following the removal or 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 1933 no shelters were lent or
returned, but one lent in a previous year remained in use.
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 1933,
26 patients received refills varying in number from 1 to 21 per patient. The total cost amounted to
£104 14s. 6d.
Dental Treatment.—Dental treatment for tuberculous persons attending either of the Tuberculosis
Dispensaries is provided at 20, Talbot Road, by the Committee of the Paddington Tuberculosis
Dispensary, in return for a payment by the Council of the sum of £90 per annum. A Dental Surgeon
is in attendance one half-day weekly.
Arrangements have also been made for the supply of dentures by the Dispensary Committee.
In connection therewith 3 patients were provided with full dentures, 3 with partial dentures, and
in 2 cases repairs to dentures were carried out. The total cost was £25. Grants amounting to
£15 7s. 6d. were made by the Council, the balance being contributed by the patients, approved
societies, or other agencies.
When patients are able to contribute towards the cost of their dentures, arrangements are usually
made for payment to be accepted by instalments.