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Richmond upon Thames 1948

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]

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51
TUBERCULOSIS.
The position in Richmond for the year 1948 may be summarised
as follows:—
NOTIFICATIONS:
Respiratory Tuberculosis.
Fifty-three cases of respiratory tuberculosis were notified, viz.,
31 male and 22 females. The corresponding figure for 1947 was 66.
Non-Respiratory Tuberculosis.
Seven new cases of non-respiratory tuberculosis were notified
during the year and there were three deaths from this cause. Five
such cases had been notified during 1947.
TUBERCULOSIS REGISTER.

Table: After all additions and deletions had been taken into account, the number of cases of tuberculosis remaining upon the Register at the close of the year was as under:—

After all additions and deletions had been taken into account, the number of cases of tuberculosis remaining upon the Register at the close of the year was as under:—

Pulmonary.Non-Pulmonary.
Males18123
Females11830
Total29953

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Corresponding figures for 1947
were 323 51
PREVENTION OF TUBERCULOSIS.
Under the Public Health (Prevention of Tuberculosis) Regulations
1925, powers are given to prohibit any person suffering from
respiratory tuberculosis from entering upon employment involving
the handling of milk.
Under the Public Health Act 1936 (Section 172) powers are
given to cause the removal and detention of any tubercular patient
where proper precautions are not being taken and the circumstances
are such as could constitute a danger to others.
During the year 1948 it was not found necessary to take action
under either of the above enactments.