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Wembley 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wembley]
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TUBERCULOSIS.
During 1938, 138 new cases of tuberculosis were notified.
116 of pulmonary tuberculosis, and 22 non-pulmonary. 121 cases
were removed from the register during the 12 months, and at
the 31st December, 592 names remained on the register, 493 of
which were pulmonary and and 99 non-pulmonary.
The institutional treatment of tuberculosis is the responsibility
of the Middlesex County Council.
145 patients were admitted to hospitals or sanatoria during
the year, while in the same period, 107 patients were discharged.
An environmental form concerning all cases is received
through the courtesy of the County Tuberculosis Officer, and
appropriate action is taken when called for.
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