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Orpington 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Orpington]
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14
TUBERCULOSIS.
The number of new cases of Tuberculosis notified during
the year was 54 as compared with 51 last year.
The 54 cases comprised:—
| Males. | Females. | TOTAL. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulmonary | 23 | 11 | 34 |
| Non-Pulmonary | 15 | 5 | 20 |
| TOTAL | 38 | 16 | 54 |
| The number of deaths registered as occurring from Tuberculosis was 21, viz.:— | |||
| Males. | Females. | TOTAL. | |
| Pulmonary | 12 | 7 | 19 |
| Non-Pulmonary | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| TOTAL | 13 | 8 | 21 |
The Kent County Council, through the agency of their
Tuberculosis Officers, carry out the treatment for cases of
Tuberculosis.
Sanatorium and dispensary treatment is provided for both
insured and uninsured persons, and during the year the
following' number of patients have received treatment:—
Number who received sanatorium treatment 27
Number who received dispensary treatment 9
Dispensary supervision only 97
The two Dispensaries available for this District are:—
2, Park Road, Bromley.—Wednesdays 1.30 to 3.30
p.m. and Fridays 5 to 6 p.m. Medical Officer in
charge: Dr. B. G. Edelston.
1, Westbury Road, Penge.—Wednesdays 5 to 6 p.m.
and Fridays 1.30 to 3.30 p.m. Medical Officer in
charge: Dr. T. P. Cole.