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With regard to the war years the position in Tottenham is
that the number of new Cases, the total number of cases on the
Register and. the numberof deaths, with the exception of 19klj
have fallen.
Two significant facts are, however, revealed from a study
of the graphs which, demand special consideration;-
(1) In 1941 the number of deaths rose while the number of
now cases notified actually fell. By inference it would
see), that unchecked this movement might continue until
both lines mot (always a signpost of danger) and the
numbor of .deaths equal the number of new cases.
(2) In 194l the percentage of deaths from tuberculosis among
the total deaths from all causes has risen.
Many factors contribute to the possible explanation of these
incroascd rates among"which are:- lessoned facilities for early
treatment, dictctic and nutritional deficiencies, defective ventilation
under blackout conditions at home and at work, mental stress
and physical strain of war-time conditions.
The position then in Tottenham is not such as to cause alarm,
but the statistical information shown in 1941 requires careful
watching; and close co-operation is necossary with the County Council,
who is responsible for tho control and treatment of tuberculosis
throughout Middlesex.
In conclusion I wish to acknowledge my indebtedness to
Mr ,T.E.Cowan, Rehousing Officer in tho Homeless Persons soction of
my Department, for the preparation and helpful interpretation of tho
statistical Information and graphs produced in this.report.
G.HAMILT 0N HO CBEN.
Medical Officer of Health.