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practised In your area, and I do feel that, called upon as they are
to co-operate in this work, they should have some financial
remuneration for the work they undertake.
It is for me to place on record my very high appreciation of
the help I have already received in this direction on all hands
without which it would have been impossible for this work to have
been started, and equally impossible for it to be carried on.
AFTER-CARE.
Tuberculosis in the great majority of instances is a curable
infection provided the patient is seen sufficiently early, undergoes
sanatorium treatment and subsequently is able to pass his life
under reasonably hygienic conditions.
It is with regard to the latter that the activities of the After-care
Association in this district particularly exist, consisting inter alia
in providing special splints, clothing, boots, nourishment, etc.,
for necessitous cases and in obtaining, if possible, suitable homes
and employment for the tuberculous.
ASBESTOSIS.
During the year, my work at the Chest Clinic has drawn my
attention to a particular disease which, whilst resembling consumption
in many ways, is not due, I feel sure, to the germ of
Tuberculosis, that is consumption.
As Medical Officer of Health, the possible association of this
disease with industrial life has had my attention, and certain steps
have been taken in the matter.
I am hopeful that our experience in Barking when correlated
with that in other similar towns may help to clear up a somewhat
difficult and serious problem.