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In comparison with previous remarks the longer a chronic
sufferer is kept active "by modern treatment the greater the
chance of spreading the infection This is a problem
immediately to be lessened by health education, and constant
efforts are made by the Surrey County Council Tuberculosis
Health Visitors and the local Sanitary Inspectors, both of
when visit notified cases of tuberculosis and inter alia
advise on the precautions necessary, to prevent the spread of
infection
It is to be expected that the problem of tuberculosis
generally should continue to decrease in the absence of a
major economic or social upheaval
During 1955 no action became necessary under the Public
Health (Prevention of Tuberculosis) Regulations 1925 or
Section 172 of the Public Health Act 1936 These regulations
relate to the restriction of tuberculosis sufferers from
employment in the handling of milk and the compulsory removal
to hospital in certain circumstances of persons suffering
from tuberculosis respectively
A very close co-operation exists between Dr. S.R. Wilson,
the Cheat Physician and the Medical Officer of Health who work
closely together Each notified case Is visited and all contacts
are X-Rayed at the Chest Clinic (Telephone KIN.6251)
Considerable help is given to tuberculosis patients and
their dependents by the Kingston and District Tuberculosis
Care Committee. During 1955 133 families were helped in the
form of grants for extra nourishment, clothing, fuel,
removals, bedding, fares, pocket-money, etc. and a total of
£976 was expended from the funds of the Committee on this
work
An analysis of the total notified cases during 1955 in
age groups is shown on the following page