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The ratio of non-notified tuberculosis deaths to the total
tuberculosis deaths is as follows:—
Non-notified tuberculosis deaths 6
Notified tuberculosis deaths 29
Percentage of non-notified T.B. deaths
(all forms) 17 per cent.
Percentage of non-notified pulmonary
T.B. deaths 11.4 „
Treatment for cases of tuberculosis is under the control of
the Surrey County Council.
A dispensary has been established at St. Helier County
Hospital, Carshalton. Arrangements have been made by this
Borough for the examination of sputa from cases or suspected
cases of tuberculosis, and during the year 33 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—1943
Number of persons assisted 104
Receiving supplies of milk, butter, eggs,
continuously for 12 months 5
„ „ „ for 6-9 months 17
„ ,, ,, under 6 months 43
Fares for family to visit sanatorium 8