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(xvi.) Any special methods adopted or proposed for the prevention
of tuberculosis.
No special measures have been in use. The provision of spit cups
or flasks and of disinfectant, the arrangement, where possible, of separate
sleeping accommodation, advice on general hygiene, the removal of
infectious cases or of contacts from close association with them, the
reference of ailing and delicate children to other agencies for treatment
or convalescence, and where possible the improvement of housing conditions
are all of them routine measures of a preventive kind.
(xvii.) Special difficulties encountered.
The difficulty of finding light employment or light hours of employment
for patients who return from sanatorium fit for something short
of full time work.
The difficulty of improving adverse home conditions consequent
upon the shortage of houses.
Attendances at Dispensary 7,325
New patients examined 1,966
Contacts examined for first time 761
Total contacts examined 1,020
Notifications by Tuberculosis Officer: —
Pulmonary 174
Non-pulmonary 34
Health Visitors' visits 9,074
Doctors' visits 329
'Sputum examinations: —
For Dispensary 1,665
For Public Health Department 159
Reports to Practitioners 523
Other reports 1,616
* This at 3/6 an examination, the fee usually charged by research laboratories,
represents an expenditure of approximately £SS0—exclusive of cost of postage.
W. C. P. SMITH,
Tuberculosis Officer.