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8. Disinfection.
The disinfection of premises has always been promptly
carried out by your staff. The methods are somewhat oldfashioned
but have given quite good results, and I am entirely
satisfied with them and the manner in which they are applied.
9. Tuberculosis.
Nineteen cases of tuberculosis have been reported during
the year. Of these 15 were cases of phthisis. Two of these
were ex-soldiers and one an employee at a factory, whose home
was in Deptford. I had him at once removed there and the
M.O.H. of the Borough informed.
1 he care of tuberculous patients has greatly improved of
late years. The efforts of the tuberculosis Medical Officers,
aided by their visitors and the organisation of tuberculosis
dispensaries and sanatoria, has immensely simplified the
observation and treatment of these unfortunate people ; and I
look forward in the near future to a considerable diminution
of this terrible scourge.
10. Venereal Disease.
Efforts are being made to stamp out this form of disease,
and I have been in communication with the authorities on the
matter. Certain methods are being adopted which I hope
will be beneficial, but in my opinion are not by any means
drastic enough. I am happy to say that your district, in spite
of its proximity to London, is not affected to anv appreciable
extent.
In conclusion I beg to tender my thanks to my colleagues
Mr. Sandy and Mr. Stevens for their assistance to me in
carrying out my duties, and to you, Gentlemen, for the kind
and courteous manner in which you have always listened to