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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 30
Percentage of non-notified T.B. deaths
(all forms) 33.33 per cent.
Percentage of non-notified pulmonary
T.B. deaths 26.6 ,,
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 29 such examinations
have been made.
Mitcham, Beddington and Wallington Tuberculosis Care
Committee
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—19i6
Number of persons receiving milk 53
Clothes, bedding and towels supplied 14
Beds supplied 6
Fares paid for family to visit Sanatorium 12
Payments for Home Help 2
Pocket money 10
Assistance with training courses 3
Assistance with solicitor's bill 1
Assistance with doctor's bill 1