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by the Court for the old lady to be removed to hospital. The Court
later granted an extension of the Order for three months. The patient,
however, died shortly afterwards.
During 1954 a small number of cases were brought to the notice
of the Public Health Department, but it was not necessary for the
Council to use its powers in respect of any of these.
All necessary help and advice was given in each individual case.
In dealing with these old people the District Nursing Association and
Home Help Service have rendered invaluable assistance.
MASS RADIOGRAPHY.
The Mass X-ray Unit of the Regional Hospital Board was stationed
in South Wimbledon from 25th January to 4th March, 1954. As in
previous years facilities were offered to all persons over the age of
15 years for x-ray examination of the chest.
I am indebted to the Medical Director of the Mass Radiography
Unit for the following details of persons who attended for examination.
As the facilities were available to all, and were used by persons coming
from a wide area, the statistics do not necessarily relate to Wimbledon
residents only.
Number of persons examined:
Males 3,013
Females 3,415
6,428
A bnormalities discovered:
(i) Active pulmonary tuberculosis :
Males 3
Females 3
6
(ii) Inactive pulmonary tuberculosis:
Males 123
Females 124
247
(iii) Non-tuberculous conditions:
Males 129
Females 73
202
CLEAN FOOD ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
No meetings of the Clean Food Advisory Committee were held
during 1954.
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