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Paddington 1936
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Paddington, Metropolitan Borough of]
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Of the patients who removed from the Borough during 1936, the new addresses were obtainable
in 83 instances, and particulars of the cases were transmitted to the medical officers of health of the
respective districts.
In 1936, 7 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 1936 was 952 as
compared with 1,033 at the close of the year 1935.
Visits Paid to Homes op Tuberculous Patients.
By Council's Women Inspectors 844
By Tuberoulosis Officers 494
By Dispensary Nurses—
20, Talbot Road 3,150
St. Mary's Hospital 2,018
6,506
Tuberculosis. New Cases and Mortality During 1936.
| Age Periods. | New Cases. | Deaths. | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulmonary. | Non-Pulmonary. | Pulmonary. | Non-Pulmonary. | |||||
| M. | F. | M. | F. | M. | f. | m. | f. | |
| 0— | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - |
| 1— | 1 | - | 7 | 2 | - | - | - | - |
| 5— | 2 | 2 | 14 | 2 | - | - | - | |
| 10- | 1 | 1 | - | 3 | - | 1 | — | |
| 15— | 7 | 12 | 2 | 2 | - | |||
| 20— | 13 | 20 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| 25— | 27 | 25 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 1 | - |
| 35— | 9 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 4 | - | 1 |
| 45— | 14 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | — | 1 |
| 55— | 9 | 3 | - | — | 5 | 4 | - | — |
| 65 years and upwards | 2 | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Totals | 85 | 83 | 34 | 21 | 44 | 25 | 6 | 4 |
Eighteen persons dying from tuberculosis during the year were not formally notified,
this number being equal to 23.7 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 connecton 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. Eight sets were
so supplied during 1936 and seven sets were returned following the removal 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. No shelters were lent during the
year, but one, lent in a previous year was still in use at the end of 1936.
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
1936, 20 patients received 171 refills, the total cost amounting to £89 15s. 6d.
Ultra Violet Light Treatment. No applications were received during the year for the Council
to bear financial responsibility for this form of treatment.