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The main non-tuberculous abnormalities revealed were abnormal
heart conditions, bacterial and virus infections of the lung and
pulmonary fibrosis.
The above figures do not apply to Mitcham residents only, as a number
of employees come from outside Mitcham.
The examination is of value in the early diagnosis and treatment of
pulmonary tuberculosis and non-tuberculous abnormalities.
MITCHAM, BEDDINGTON AND WALLINGTON CARE COMMITTEE FOR
TUBERCULOSIS AND DISEASES OF THE CHEST
During the year the Committee oontinued to help patients and, where
necessary, their families.
Assistance is given towards extra nourishment, beds and bedding,
occupational therapy, education, clothing, provision of wireless and
television and payment of licence fees, holidays, fares for relatives
to visit, pocket money for patients, removal expenses, internal decorations,
hire purchase arrears, insurance, etc., etc. The fund necessary for this
work is mostly raised through the efforts of the voluntary committee.
The help given improves the morale of the patient and/or his family.
The proportion of T.B. cases dealt with continues to diminish each
year.