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Deaths from Tuberculosis:-
Pulmonary: 42 (35 miles; 7 females)
Non-pulmonary: 5 ( 2 males; 3 females)
Increased notifications of tuberculosis cases is again accounted for by
the returned population. There were however fewer deaths.
WORK OF THE TUBERCULOSIS DISPENSARY. 1945
The work has been continued on the lines indicated in previous reports
although, owing to the temporary. shortage of beds in institutions for the treatment
of tuberculosis, it has often been difficult to obtain vacancies for patients
without delay. During the year 48l new patients attended, 228 males and 253
females. Total attendances numbered 1,867.
160 of the new patients were found to be suffering from pulmonary
tuberculosis, and 8 from other forms of the disease. 64 patients were recommended
for Sanatorium treatment and 80 for admission to Hospital. 833 reports were made
to public authorities and 269 to medical practitioners.
The number of war pensions under Dispensary supervision is increasing and
National Service Boards are continuing to refer patients for fuller examination,
During the year 683 X-ray films were taken and 154 specimens submitted for
bacteriological examination.

An average of 35 patients are drawing allowances at any given time.
MINIATURE RADIOGRAPHY
For the convenience of Westminster firms, arrangements were made for the
London County Council Unit to operate for some weeks at the Hospital for Women,
Soho Square. In these arrangements the authorities of the Hospital were very
helpful and co-operative. As the period arranged fell just at the close of the
war in Europe many firms were too occupied with re-adjustments to take full
advantage of the facilities made available. Nevertheless the results were
satisfactory, 10,744 persons being examined. Of these 334 were referred for
further investigation.
MATERNITY AND CHILD WELFARE
The welfare scheme during 1945 was as sot out in the report of 1938.