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S. C., aged 29, of Fulbourne Street, was admitted to the Maitland Sanatorium
on August 26th, 1913, and remained there for 3 months. She gained 7 lbs. in weight
and her temperature was normal. Her cough and expectoration disappeared. She
was very despondent and was advised to have Dispensary treatment. After her
discharge she has been attending the Whitechapel Dispensary, but her present
address cannot be traced.
M.S., aged 50, a plumber of Eric Street, was admitted to Fairlight Sanatorium
on September 9th, 1913, and discharged on November 8th. He gained a stone in
weight and his temperature became normal. The Medical Superintendent reported
that his sputum was free from Tubercle Bacilli, and as regards his chest, he saw no
reason why he should not remain well. In a day or two, however, he was admitted
to the Victoria Park Chest Hospital, where he died on November 16th from
Pulmonary Tuberculosis and Tuberculous Enteritis.
S. S., aged 28, of Bromhead Street, was admitted to Maitland Sanatorium on
October 27th, where she remained for 3 months and gained 6 lbs. in weight. Her
walking and working capacity were good. She had not much cough, but she
expectorated a great deal in the mornings. No Tubercle Bacilli were found in the
sputum when she was discharged. After her discharge she attended at the Stepney
Green Dispensary for some time, but she is now attending the Mount Vernon
Hospital. She has lost weight, but she is able to do her work all right.
I. V., aged 44, a bootmaker of Graces Alley, was admitted to the Fairlight
Sanatorium on November 10th, 1913, and remained there for 4 months, where he
gained 27 lbs. in weight. His temperature was quite normal when he was discharged.
The Medical Superintendent considered him to be in good condition and
should keep well.
At the end of 1914 he was able to follow his occupation regularly.
G. G., aged 36, of Fieldgate Mansions (now of Spelman Street), was admitted
to Maitland Sanatorium on November 27th, 1913, where she remained for 11 weeks.
She gained 10 lbs. in weight and her temperature was normal on her discharge.
Her walking and working capacity were good. Dry crepitations were heard over the
left apex. The cough was very slight and no Tubercle Bacilli were found in the
sputum. She made excellent progress at the Sanatorium, but Dispensary care was
advised. At the end of 1914 she was quite free from cough or any other unfavourable
symptom, and was able to do housework comfortably.
Infantile Mortality.
1,000 infants died under one year of age or 83 more than in the previous year.
236 belonged to the Limehouse District, or at the rate of 134 per 1,000
births;
227 belonged to St. George-in-the-East, or at the rate of 152 per 1,000
births;