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Acton 1956
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Acton]
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STATEMENT OF PARTICULARS APPEARING ON THE REGISTER OF CASES OF TUBERCULOSIS—1956
| Pulmonary | Non-Pulmonary | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (a) Number of cases of tuberculosis on the Register at the commencement of the year | 615 males 439 females | 92 males 111 females | 1,257 |
| (b) Number of cases notified for the first time during the year | 23 males 14 females | 5 males 2 females | 44 |
| (c) Number of cases previously removed from the Register which have been restored thereto during the year * | — males — females | — males 1 female | 1 |
| (d) Number of cases added, to the Register other than by notification during the year | 35 males 17 females | — males 1 female | 53 |
| (e) Number of cases removed from the Register during the year | 35 males 19 females | 4 males 8 females | 66 |
| (f) Number of cases remaining on the Register at the end of the year | 638 males 451 females | 93 males 107 females | 1,289 |
SCABIES AND VERMINOUS CONDITIONS
As in previous years, cases suffering from the above conditions
have been referred to the Kensington Medicinal Baths for cleansing
treatment.
During the year 4 persons were treated for dirty heads. Three
of these were referred for treatment by the medical staff of
factories within the Borough.
Nine persons were treated for scabies, and one person for
body lice.