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Report of the Medical Officer of Health.
Out of the total of 150 males who died the occupation of 129 is
definitely stated, and, as has been the case in previous years, labourers
and clerks head the list. There has, however, been a decided decrease
in the numbers, for in 1904 35 labourers died, whereas in 1905 the
number was only 15. Among females, 107 out of 116 had no occupation,
while, of the other nine, five were domestic servants, one a music
teacher, one a shop assistant, and two were dressmakers.
Voluntary Notification of Consumption
During the year 104 cases of Consumption were notified by
medical practitioners—two from Clapham, none from Putney, eight
from Streatham, eight from Tooting, and 86 from Wandsworth, compared
with a total of 118 in 1904 and 88 in 1903.
One of the cases was under one year, four from one to five
years, seven from five to 15 years, 14 from 15 to 25 years, and 78 from
25 to 65 years.
In 67 of the cases notified enquiries were made by the Inspectors
and the circular issued by this Council was left in each case. 21 of
the cases were notified from the Workhouse, two from Common
Lodging-houses, one from the Royal Patriotic Asylum, one had no
home and was removed to the Union Infirmary, and one removed from
the Borough before a visit could be made. In 11 of the cases no
enquiry was made, as the patients were being advised by their own
medical attendant.
Of these 104 cases 28 died during the year, while of the cases
notified in 1903 and 1904 which were still on the register, 26 in number,
nine died in 1905. Deducting the cases in and removed to the
Union Infirmary, the cases which have recovered, and also those
removed to other places, there still remain under observation 57 cases.
During the year disinfection was carried out at 161 premises
either after death or after removal of the patient.
36 of the premises disinfected were in Clapham, nine in Putney,
35 in Streatham, 16 in Tooting, and 65 in Wandsworth.