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West Ham 1934
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for West Ham]
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The total number of fresh cases of Tuberculosis coming to
my knowledge was 450, of which 374 were pulmonary cases. The
deaths from all forms of Tuberculosis numbered 270, giving a
death rate of .97 per 1,000 of the population.
The death rate from respiratory Phthisis being .86, and from
other forms .11, per 1,000 of the population.
The reports of the Tuberculosis Officer and of the Medical
Superintendent of Dagenham Sanatorium will be found on pages
127-129.
PUBLIC HEALTH (PREVENTION OF TUBERCULOSIS)
REGULATIONS, 1925.
No action taken.
PUBLIC HEALTH ACT, 1925. SECTION 62.
(Compulsory Removal to hospital of infectious persons suffering
from pulmonary tuberculosis.)
No action taken.
Tuberculosis Dispensary.
The Tuberculosis Officer (Dr. P. A. Galpin) reports as
follows:—
Comparison with other years:—
| Year | 1929 | 1930 | 1931 | 1932 | 1933 | 1934 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Request Cases | 683 | 567 | 592 | 564 | 553 | 516 |
| Notified Cases | 142 | 176 | 130 | 128 | 98 | 104 |
| Definite Cases | 467 | 495 | 400 | 451 | 419 | 328 |
| Contact Cases | 532 | 561 | 448 | 585 | 507 | 351 |
| Contact Cases (Tuberculous) | 19 | 20 | 12 | 15 | 20 | 10 |
| Percentage | 3.7 | 3.7 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 3.9 | 2.8 |
Tuberculosis of Lungs.
Diagnosis.
The usual methods of diagnosis have been employed. One
hundred and seven X-Ray examinations were carried out at the
Whipps Cross Hospital.
Treatment.
Residential Treatment has been arranged at the usual Institutions,
viz., the Borough Sanatorium at Dagenham and at the
Grosvenor Sanatorium and King George Sanatorium.
Children.
I he Sanatorium at Langdon Hill has been in full use.
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