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Ophthalmia Neonatorum. Forty-three cases were notified, 4 of which were
admitted to hospital. Nursing assistance was provided under the Council's scheme
in 32 cases.
Tuberculosis. The number of new cases examined was 1,025. Of these
190 were definitely tuberculous. 389 contacts were examined, of which 24 were
definitely tuberculous. The total number of attendances at the Dispensaries was
4,937, and 3,724 visits were made by nurses to homes of patients. 181 domiciliary
visits were paid by the Tuberculosis Officer or an Assistant Medical Officer, and
438 cases were referred to the Dispensaries by medical practitioners. 570 specimens
of sputum were examined, of which 129 were positive ; and 1,197 X-ray examinations
were made. The number of cases on the register on the 31st December, 1939, was
923. 104 patients received artificial pneumothorax treatment. Additional nourishment
was granted in 313 instances. 37 patients received dental treatment under
the Council's scheme. 350 patients were admitted to hospitals, sanatoria or training
colonies. The Tuberculosis Care Committee continued their meetings and rendered
valuable assistance in various ways to the needy tuberculous and their families.
Disinfection and Disinfestation . The number of rooms disinfected after
cases of infectious disease, etc., was 1,886. Of these 324 were rooms which had
been occupied by tuberculous persons. 1,056 rooms were disinfected for verminous
cases. 28,707 articles were disinfected at the Disinfecting Station. The number
of school children cleansed at the Cleansing Station, White Hart Road, in accordance
with the terms of the agreement with the London County Council was 1,645. The
number of adults cleansed was 34.
TABLE OF CONTENTS,
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Health Committee 2
Maternity and Child Welfare Committee 2
Preface 3
Vital Statistics 5
General Provision of Health Services in the Area 7
Sanitary Administration 10
Housing 10
Inspection and Supervision of Food 11
Prevalence and Control of Infectious Diseases 15