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Merton and Morden 1920

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Merton and Morden]

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Enteric Fever.—One case was reported.
MEASLES.—This is no longer a notifiable disease in this
District.
TUBERCULOSIS.—The Surrey County Council are responsible
for the treatment of cases in this District. All notified cases
are, however, visited and the patients are instructed in the
methods of the disinfection of sputum, and opportunity is taken
of inspecting the premises. Particular note is made of the
sleeping accomodation in the house. The rooms are disinfected
at the termination of a case.
Number of Notifications received for Pulmonary Tuberculosis 18
Number of Notifications received for other Tubercular Diseases . 1
Total 19
Number of Patients whose Postal Address is now in the District 10
„ „ who have received Hospital Treatment 11
„ „ who have received Sanatorium Treatment 8
„ „ in Hospital of Sanatorium at present moment 3
„ „ who have NEVER received Hospital or
Sanatorium Treatment 2
Number of cases occuring in houses with 6 rooms 4
„ „ „ „ with 5 rooms 11
„ „ „ „ with 4 rooms 4
Total 19
MATERNITY AND CHILD WELFARE.
MILK (MOTHERS AND CHILDREN) ORDER.
Total number of cases assisted during year 77
„ „ „ supplied with free milk 41
„ „ „ „ „ subsidised milk 21
„ „ „ „ „ free (and, or) subsidised 15
„ „ infants benefitting by milk assistance 120