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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 1952 it was not found necessary to take action
under either of the above enactments.
AFTER CARE.
The Barnes and Richmond Tuberculosis Care Committee
continued to play a most important part in the Surrey County
Council Scheme for the "care and after-care" of tuberculous patients.
The aim of the Committee is to supplement official help for the
patient and his family, according to his individual needs, and so lessen
the anxieties which hinder recovery.