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Of the non-pulmonary cases, tubercular meningitis was the
responsible cause for 9 deaths, 7 being of children under 6.
Miliary tuberculosis caused one death and an operation for
removal of cervical glands another. No deaths were registered
as due to tuberculosis peritonitis.
Sputum Analysis.
362 samples of sputa were submitted for analysis during
the year at the Essex County Public Health Laboratories.
Public Health Act, 1925, S. 62. i
No action was taken during the year for compulsory removal
to hospital of any infectious Tuberculous person.
Tuberculosis After-Care Association.
On 23/2/29, a meeting was held regarding the formation
of a local Tuberculosis After-Care Association. This association
held its first meeting on 14/6/29 and has met monthly since.
Much work has been done: grants given to necessitous cases,
and assistance given in obtaining suitable employment, etc.
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