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TUBERCULOSIS. 78 new oases of pulmonary and 9 cases of nonpulmonary
tuberculosis were notified. In addition, 43 new cases carr.
to the knowledge of the Medical Officer of Health from other
sources* The total number therefore was 130 (Pulmonary - Males 53,
Females 65; Non-Pulmonary - Males 4, Females 8)* The total number
of deaths from all forms of Tuberculosis was 25, the death rate
being 0.5 per 1,000 of the estimated population.
PUBLIC HEALTH (TUBERCULOSIS) REGULATIONS. 1930. The total number
of cases of Tuberculosis in the Borough on the 31st December, 1947
was 345 (Pulmonary - Males 133, Females 167; Non-Pulmonary
Males 20, Females 25). The Tuberculosis Visitor paid 162 visits to
non-dispensary cases.
TUBERCULOSIS DISPENSARY AND SPECIAL CASES. New cases examined 302.
Of these 77 were found to be definitely tuberculous. 247 contacts
also examined. The number of attendances (including contacts)
was 1905 and 2,670 visits were made by the nurse and social worker
to homes of patients. The Tuberculosis Officer visited 15 patients
at their homes and 93 patients were referred to him at the
dispensary by Medical Practitioners. 300 specimens of sputum were
examined and 1,083 X-ray examinations were made in connection with
the work. The total number of cases on the Dispensary Register on
the 31st December, 1947 was 299.
CHELSEA TUBERCULOSIS CARE COMMITTEE. The Committee met 5 times and
132 cases were considered. Social Services in co-operation with
voluntary societies were continued.
ARTIFICIAL PNEUMO-THORAX TREATMENT. 56 patients received treatment
The total cost (£511.18,0d. ) was borne by the Council.
EXTRA NOURISHMENT. 29 cases received extra nourishment as part of
their treatment. The total cost (£186.17.6d. ) was borne by the
Council,
DENTAL TREATMENT. 5 patients received dental treatment, the Borough
Council making a contribution of £9.10.0d. towards the cost.
TUBERCULOSIS - SPECIAL ALLOWANCES. The Government's scheme to
provide maintenance allowances to tuberculous persons undergoing
treatment was continued throughout the year. Forty-four patients
received allowances classified as follows:-
Maintenance allowances 37
Special allowances 7
Discretionary allowances 11
The amount disbursed was £2,080.l1s.l1d.