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2—That the voluntary notification of cases of phthisis attended with
tuberculous expectoration, and the increased preventive action which
it has rendered practicable, has been attended by a promising measure
of success, and that the extension of notification should be encouraged
in all districts in which efficient sanitary administration renders it
possible to adopt the consequential measures.
4—That the provision of sanitoria is an indispensable part of the measures
necessary for the diminution of tuberculosis.
5—That in the opinion of this Congress, and in the light of the work that
has been presented at its sittings, medical officers of health should
continue to use all the powers at their disposal, and relax no effort to
prevent the spread of tuberculosis by milk and meat.
6—That, in view of the doubts thrown on the identity of human and
bovine tuberculosis, it is expedient that the Government be approached,
and requested to institute an immediate inquiry into this question,
which is of vital importance to the public health and of great consequence
to the agricultural industry.
7—That the educational work of the great national societies for the
prevention of tuberculosis is deserving of every encouragement and
support. It is through their agency that a rational public opinion
may be formed, the duties of public health officers made easier of
performance, and such local and state legislation as may be requisite
called into existence.
8—That this Congress is of opinion that a permanent International Committee
should be appointed—(a) to collect evidence and report on the
measures that have been adopted for the prevention of tuberculosis in
different countries; (b) to publish a popular statement of these
measures; (c) to keep and publish periodically a record of scientific
research in relation to tuberculosis; (d) to consider and recommend
measures of prevention. This Congress is further of opinion, that all
international and great national societies whose object is the prevention
of tuberculosis should be invited to co-operate.
9—That in the opinion of this Congress, overcrowding, defective ventilation,
damp and general insanitary conditions in tho houses of the working
classes, diminish the chance of curing consumption and aid in predisposing
to and spreading the disease.