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on trends, it is interesting to note that there is this year a sharp increase in
the number of males over 45 years of age notified as new cases; in fact more than
in any of the last ten years, despite the reduction by over half of the total
number of new cases as compared with ten years ago.
The cases of Tuberculosis removed for treatment are usually sent to Clare Hall
Sanatorium, South Mimms, other patients with an infectious disease being sent to
Coppett's Wood Hospital, Muswell Hill, N.10.
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. 1936. SECTION 172. COMPULSORY REMOVAL TO HOSPITAL
OF CASES OF PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS.
No action was necessary under the above Section.
INTERNATIONAL VACCINATION CERTIFICATES.
At the end of 1952 a new form was introduced for International Vaccination
Certificates requiring authentication of the signature of the doctor performing
vaccination or inoculation of persons proceeding overseas. During the year one
hundred and fifty-eight such certificates were authenticated and marked with the
internationally agreed stamp.
NATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT. 1947 - SECTION 47.
NATIONAL ASSISTANCE (AMENDMENT) ACT. 1951 -SECTION 1.
During the year it was found necessary to obtain emergency orders for the
removal to hospital of two aged and infirm persons, one of either sex. I am
pleased to say that although the official action was necessary to get them into
hospital, both quickly settled down happily.
Five aged persons came under our notice but unofficial action secured or
appears about to secure a satisfactory outcome in each case. In this work the
Old Peoples Welfare Committee are performing an excellent service. A lady
visitor maintains a regular and close contact with many aged persons helping them
in their problems. Through her, it is hoped that some of these aged and oft times
very independent people will be persuaded to accept assistance and the services