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Orpington 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Orpington]
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TUBERCULOSIS.
During the year 37 new cases of Tuberculosis were notified, as compared with 54 last year.
The 37 new cases comprised:—
| Males. | Females. | TOTAL | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulmonary | 13 | 19 | 32 | |
| Non-Pulmonary | 2 | 3 | 5 | |
| TOTAL | 15 | 22 | 37 | |
| The number of deaths registered as occurring from Tuberculosis during the year was 24, viz.:— | ||||
| Males. | Females. | TOTAL. | ||
| Pulmonary | 33 | 8 | 21 | |
| Non-Pulmonary | 3 | — | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 16 | 8 | 24 | |
The treatment for cases of Tuberculosis is carried out by
the Kent County Council through the agency of their
Tuberculosis Officers.
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 45
Number who received dispensary treatment 7
Dispensary supervision only 104
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.