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The above table accounts for all the patients who left the
Sanatorium up to December 31st, 1912. Out of the 283
who have left over one year, 87 are now well and at work,
18 are unwell, 130 have died, and 48 have been lost sight of.
82. Four of those recorded as at work are employed at
the Sanatorium in various capacities, receiving board and a
small wage. Of the 48 patients not accounted for, a large
proportion have emigrated, and are believed to be well and
at work in Canada, Australia, South Africa, etc.
Many cases have now been in regular work for five, six,
and even seven years, after spending only two or three
months at Peppard; several mothers of families have continued
for similar periods to look after their families and
perform their household duties.
The fact that so many relapse as the years go on indicates
that sanatorium treatment is desirable earlier, and that more
healthy occupations and conditions of life are required on
return home. Suitable work, a guaranteed income, and the
provision of a garden shelter, would probably improve the
sanatorium results 50 per cent.
83. The Economy of Sanatorium Treatment. This subject
was fully dealt with in my Annual Report for 1909.
84. Shelters for Consumptives. Although open-air treatment
for consumption can best be carried out in the first
instance at a Sanatorium, there are many cases for which it
is desirable such treatment should be tried who cannot be