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The ratio of non-notified tuberculosis deaths to the total
tuberculosis deaths is as follows:—
Non-notified tuberculosis deaths 10
Notified tuberculosis deaths 42
Percentage of non-notified T.B. deaths
(all forms) 19 per cent.
Percentage of non-notified pulmonary
T.B. deaths 5 „ „
Treatment for cases of tuberculosis is under the control of
the Surrey County Council.
A dispensary has been established at Western Road,
Mitcham. Arrangements have been made by this Borough for
the examination of sputa from cases or suspected cases of tuberculosis,
and during the year 160 such examinations have been
made.
Tuberculosis Care Committee
The Mitcham Tuberculosis Dispensary area comprises the
Boroughs of Mitcham and Beddington and Wallington.
Functions of the Committee.
1. To alleviate want or distress amongst tuberculous
people, providing, where necessary, extra nourishment, clothing,
bedding, coal, surgical appliances, travelling expenses and help
in-the home.
2. To care for the families of patients in sanatoria so that
their changed economic circumstances shall not result in impaired
health, and that the sufferer shall not be harassed by undue
anxiety.
Assistance to Patients—1937
No. of persons assisted during 1937 50
Receiving supplies of milk, butter, eggs,
continuously for 12 months 7
„ „ „ for 6-9 months 5
„ „ ,, under 6 months 38
Clothing, bedding, supplied by Care
Committee 4