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vious year, while the deaths also showed a corresponding fall. In
spite of this, tuberculosis still remains a major problem, both from,
the viewpoint of morbidity and mortality. This is particularly
shown when the age groups of those cases notified are studied. The
table is as follows:
1 to 5 years 0
5 to 15 years 2
15 to 20 years 1
20 to 35 ,, 29
35 to 45 ,, 6
45 years and over 14
It will be seen that the age group 20-35, i.e., the peak of
adolescence and early adult life, shows the highest notification
rate, a fact which was also tragically apparent in the figures for
1936.
Public Health (Prevention of Tuberculosis) Regulations, 1925,
Public Health Act, 1925, Section 62. (Compulsory removal to
hospital of persons suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis).
It was not necessary to take any action during the year in
connection with the above.
Laboratory Facilities.—See page 20.
Non-Notifiable Infectious Diseases.—As will be seen from
the list of non-notifiable infectious diseases received from the
various schools during the year, as set out below, the numbers have
fallen by almost 50 per cent, from those of 1936. This was entirely
due to the absence of measles notifications (3 as against 511), 1937
being an inter-epidemic year for this particular disease. Needless
to say, we can anticipate a return to the previous level during 193S.
Members of the Council will, however, doubtless be aware that
steps have now been taken to provide prophylactic material for use
in households where measles makes its appearance. This procedure
will not have the effect of reducing the number of cases which occur,
but it is hoped that the severity will be beneficially affected.
The following list sets out the information received from the
schools regarding case® of non-notifiable infectious disease during
the year:
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