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Croydon 1951
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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The maintenance of the lower death rate at the low figure
of 25 per 100,000 population continues to reflect the general
modern advances in treatment, associated with necessary local
measures to make available more beds and the rehousing of
infectious cases by the Croydon Corporation.
Deaths from Non-Respiratory Tuberculosis.
During 1951 thirteen deaths were certified to be due to NonRespiratory
Tuberculosis, compared with seven in 1950 and five
in 1949.
Twelve of the patients died in Institutions. Eight of them
were not notified during life.
The deaths were due to:—
| Males. | Females. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuberculous Meningitis | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Renal Tuberculosis | 1 | — | 1 |
| Tuberculous Peritonitis | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Miliary Tuberculosis | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Lupus Vulgaris of Mouth and Throat | — | 1 | 1 |
| Totals | 8 | 5 | 13 |
Co-ordination with Medical Practitioners and the Health Department.
During the year 104 children were referred by the School
Medical Service, and 37 cases from the Maternity and Child
Welfare Section of the Public Health Department.
95 per cent. of all notified cases were examined at the Clinic
or were seen at the request of the medical attendant at the patient's
home, as compared with 92 per cent. in 1950 and 96 per cent.
in 1949.
Extra Nourishment.
Provision of special nourishment in the form of milk was
granted to 11 selected cases for varying periods during the year,
and 6 cases were in receipt of extra nourishment at the end of
the year.