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Richmond upon Thames 1944
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]
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Thus it becomes evident that we have in our midst problem'
families who, from one cause or another, have sunk into a state of
sanitary indifference out of which we may hope to raise them in this
generation only by better housing, and in the next by better education.
TUBERCULOSIS.
Throughout the year 1944 it has not been necessary to take
action under the Public Health (Prevention of Tuberculosis)
Regulations 1925 or under Section 172 of the Public Health Act 1936.
Respiratory Tuberculosis.
Fiftyseven cases of Respiratory Tuberculosis were notified, viz.
33 males and 24 females. The corresponding figure for 1943 was
likewise 57. Thus the notification-rate for Richmond has shown no
further rise since the marked increase which occurred in 1941.
The Death-Rate from Respiratory Tuberculosis is satisfactory,
the figure for 1944 being the second lowest recorded in the last 10
years.
The number of cases of Tuberculosis in the Borough remaining upon the Register at the close of the year was as follows:—
| Pulmonary. | Non-Pulmonary. | |
|---|---|---|
| Males | 144 | 22 |
| Females | 106 | 28 |
| Total | 250 | 50 |
Unfortunately the admission-rate remains low, 31 out of the 57
new cases notified being afforded institutional benefit. Moreover, in
cases where institutional treatment has been recommended, the average
lapse of time before the admission of the patient has been two months.
Non-Respiratory Tuberculosis.
Eight new cases of Non-Respiratory Tuberculosis were notified
during the year, but there were no deaths from this disease.
Fourteen cases were notified during 1943.