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Richmond upon Thames 1959

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]

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AnalysisofCases and Deathsfor 1959.

Age PeriodsNew CasesDeaths
RespiratoryNon-RespiratoryRespiratoryNon-Respiratory
MFMFMFMF
0— 4--1-----
5—14-2------
15—24161-----
25—4442111_-_
45—64101-----_
65 and upwards3-2-
Totals1811313-

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.