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Active tuberculosis discovered among Expectant Mothers (included in general Total):-
Number examined 967
" active tuberculosis 2
It will be seen from the figures quoted that out of the total number examined
(15,069), there were 25 cases of active tuberculosis disclosed, a rate of 1.55 per 1,000
examined. Rate for males 1.69 per 1,000; rate for females 1.55 per 1,000.
This compares favourably with findings in other areas covered by the Unit.
The rate per 1,000 for inactive tuberculosis was 8.65.
Staff X-Ray.
The above Survey included the staff of the Health Department. One-hundred-andt
twenty-five attended out of a total of 543 who were given invitations all of whom had
satisfactory results. In addition, 17 members of the Children's Department were x-rayed,
again with satisfactory results.
Other members of the Health Department, such as Occupation Centre staff, Tuberculosis
Health Visitors and Home Helps also attended other sessions held by the Mass Radiography Unit
and all x-rays were clear.
West Ham Tuberculosis Voluntary After-Care Committee.
The Committee met monthly and established quite clearly the need for assistance
being given to families of patients in hospital and for extra nourishment, clothing and
bedding for patients living at home.
Assistance was given in l4l cases which included 80 new cases while 6l had been
carried over from the previous year following re-consideration of their need.
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