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In 1966 the total number of deaths was 24. All but 2 of the deaths
occurred in the age groups 45 years and over. There were no deaths in
children of school age.
Deaths from Non-Respiratory Tuberculosis
During 1966 4 deaths were certified to be due to Non-Respiratory
Tuberculosis.
Co-ordination with the Health Department
During the year 9 children were referred by the School Medical
Service, and 2 cases from the Maternity and Child Welfare Section of the
Public Health Department.
Extra Nourishment
Provision of special nourishment in the form of milk was granted to
38 selected cases for varying periods during the year and 34 cases were
in receipt of extra nourishment at the end of the year.
Residential Treatment
48 men and 19 women were admitted to Residential Institutions in
Croydon during 1966, suffering from tuberculosis.
The Chest Clinic and Home Visiting
1,626 new cases were examined during the year. 86 were found to be
definitely tuberculous.
The total number of attendances for examination at the Chest Clinic
was 16,434.
The Clinic doctors paid 185 home visits and the Tuberculosis
Visitors 2,729 visits for Clinic purposes. In addition the Tuberculosis
Visitors made 304 primary visits for the purposes of the Notification
Register. There were also 1,221 unsuccessful visits made.

Patients requiring home nursing or surgical dressings are attended
to by the nurses from the Croydon Nursing Association, by arrangement
with that organisation. Their assistance is a valuable adjunct in the care
of domiciliary cases.