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Thus, out of 2,028 families that contain at least one boy and
one girl between 7 and Hi years of age, in 192, at least, one
boy or girl was suffering from recognisable Pulmonary Tuberculosis,
and in 12, one boy and one girl. The number expected as a
matter of chance was 5—that is about half the relationship between
parent and child. The infection factor must be much the same
in both cases.
Treatment.
Much discontent has arisen lately owing to the fact that
Tuberculosis is still with us. It is to be regretted that the
enthusiasts of 10 to 15 years ago claimed too much for their proposals,
so that now there is a risk of an organisation being
prejudiced which has something to be said for it.
Anyone who has had charge of a Sanatorium or any knowledge
of its work, must be impressed with the improvement in
health that occurs as a result of the more open life, though much
the same of course can be said for a seaside holiday.
There is, however, not sufficient data locally to assess the
value of such treatment, though the following figures may be
taken as representing the position :—(fairly)