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SMALLPOX AND VACCINATION. No case of smallpox was notified. Of
the 216 births registered in Chelsea during 1945, 128 were successfully
vaccinated - a percentage of 59•3• (Figures for 1946 are not
yet available).
TUBERCULOSIS. 63 new cases of pulmonary and 4 cases of nonpulmonary
tuberculosis were notified. In addition, 41 new cases
came to the knowledge of the Medical Officer of Health from other
sources. The total number was therefore 108 (Pulmonary - Males
44, Females 54; Non-pulmonary - Males 3, Females 7). The total
number of deaths from all forms of Tuberculosis was 26, the death
rate being 0.57 per 1,000 of the estimated population.
PUBLIC HEALTH (TUBERCULOSIS) REGULATIONS, 1930. The total number
or cases or Tuberculosis in the Borough on the 31st December, 1946,
was 317 (Pulmonary - Males 130, Females 148; Non-Pulmonary
Males 19, Females 20). The Tuberculosis Visitor paid 89 visits to
non-dispensary cases.
TUBERCULOSIS DISPENSARY AND SPECIAL CASES. New cases examined 327.
Of these, 60 were found to be definitely tuberculous. 197
contacts also examined. The number of attendances (including
contacts) was 1,526, and 2,687 visits were made by the nurse and
social worker to homes of patients. The Tuberculosis Officer
visited 17 patients at their homes, and 120 patients were referred
to him at the dispensary by Medical Practitioners. 288 specimens
of sputum were examined and 986 X-ray examinations were made in
connection with the work. Tne total number of cases on the
Dispensary register on the 31st December, 1946 was 271.
CHELSEA TUBERCULOSIS CARE COMMITTEE. The Committee met 5 times
and 136 cases were considered. Social Services in co-operation
with voluntary societies were continued.
ARTIFICIAL PNEUMO-THORAX TREATMENT. 50 patients received treatment.
The total cost (£542. 6. 6.) was borne by the Council.
EXTRA NOURISHMENT. 28 cases received extra nourishment as part of
their treatment. The total cost (£159. 18. 3. ) was borne by the
Council.
DENTAL TREATMENT. 5 patients received dental treatment, the
Borough Council making a contribution of £4. 0. 0. towards the cost.
TUBERCULOSIS - SPECIAL ALLOWANCES. The Government's scheme to give
maintenance allowances to tuberculous persons undergoing treatment
was continued throughout the year. 45 patients received allowances
classified as follows:-
Maintenance allowances 38
Special allowances l6
Discretionary allowances 11
The amount disbursed was £1,972.1.6.