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the examination of sputa from cases or suspected cases of tuberculosis,
and during the year 61 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—1941
Number of persons assisted during 1941 33
Receiving supplies of milk, butter, eggs,
continuously for 12 months 6
„ „ „ for 6-9 months 8
„ ,, ,, under 6 months 14
Pares for family to visit sanatorium 4
Clothing. bedding, supplied through the
medium of Committee 4
Tuberculous persons who have received
special consideration re housing 3
Pocket money 4
Repayment of debts 1
Small Pox
No case of small pox was notified during the year 1941.
Scarlet Fever
The number of cases notified during the year was 75, this
being 27 more than last year. 72 Were removed to hospital. No
deaths were registered from this disease during the year.