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Seventeen new cases were notified during the year making a total of
215 cases on the Tuberculosis Register, a reduction of 12 on last year's
total. The reduction is brought about by recovery of cases, deaths and
transfers out of the district.
There were no cases of wilful neglect or of refusal to notify
Tuberculosis in any form.
PUBLIC HEALTH (PREVENTION OF TUBERCULOSIS) REGULATIONS. 1925.
It has not been found necessary to take any action under the above
Regulations, relating to Tuberculous employees in the Milk Trade.
PUBLIC HEALTH ACT. 1956. SECTION 172. COMPULSORY REMOVAL
TO HOSPITAL OF CASES OF PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS.
No action was necessary under the above Section.
NATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT. 1948. - SECTION 47.
NATIONAL ASSISTANCE (AMENDMENT) ACT. 1951 - SECTION 1.
Some visits have been made to old people in the district but no cases
have arisen requiring official action by the Council.
MORTAL STATISTICS.
Of 259 deaths, 11 occurred under one year of age.
The following were the major causes of death:- Heart Disease 83;
Cancer 53 (29 males and 21+ females) ; Vascular Lesions of nervous system 44;
Bronchitis 11; Pneumonia 9; Tuberculosis 3; Motor Vehicle accidents 3;
Other accidents 5.
MORTUARY ACCOMMODATION.
Under arrangements made with the East Barnet Urban District Council
their mortuary is available for the use of this district, and it was so
used on thirteen occasions during the year.
I am,
Yours faithfully,
ARTHUR L. HYATT,
M.R.C.S. (Eng.) , L.R.C.P.
ACTING MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH.