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TUBERCULOSIS.
There is a definite need for an open air recovery school which
will deal with convalescent, tubercular, pre-tubercular, and delicate
children. I am convinced that money spent in this direction is
money wisely expended.
Pulmonary Tuberculosis.
The number of new cases notified during the year was 51.
Twenty-seven cases were notified from Institutions—
Sanatoria 5, Poor Law Institutions 6, General Hospitals 14,
T.B.. Dispensary 2.
There were 29 deaths from Tuberculosis of the Respiratory
System.
Of the new cases notified 32 received Institutional Treatment
during the year.
Other Forms of Tuberculosis.
The number of new cases notified during the year was 5.
Four of them were notified an receiving Institutional Treatment,
and 2 died.
Deaths from Tuberculosis.
Tuberculosis of Respiratory System 29.
(11 were primary notifications and 8 were not notified at all).
Other Tuberculosis 6 (4 were not notified).
For Table showing new cases notified and deaths in 1928 see
next page.