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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London

Barnes 1919

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barnes]

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Infectious Diseases.

Table: The number of Inquests held during 1919, was 33, including 17 residents, 12 non-residents, and 4 unknown. The verdicts returned were:—

The number of Inquests held during 1919, was 33, including 17 residents, 12 non-residents, and 4 unknown. The verdicts returned were:—

Natural causes11
Accidental7
Suicide5
Found drowned5
Murder1
Unascertainable4
33

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TUBERCULOSIS DISPENSARY (Opened in 1911).
Two Sessions of two hours each weekly are held. Total
cases examined since 1911= 1,060; new cases examined in 1919
numbered 112. A monthly return is made to the County of old and
new cases, whether insured, non-insured, or dependants, and
whether recommended for Hospital, Sanatorium, or other treatment.
Tuberculin is given to certain cases, and palliative medicaments,
malt and oil, etc., to those requiring them.
Cases referred by the Ministry of Pensions are also seen at
the Dispensary, also delicate School Children referred by School
Medical Officer.
After going over eight years' records of children of school-age
treated at the Tuberculosis Dispensary, I have come to the
conclusion that out of every 1,000 School Children, six may be
stated to show definite signs of Pulmonary Tuberculosis. Fuller
details of this Special Report I hope to publish at an early date.

Table: Tuberculosis (pulmonary):—

Tuberculosis (pulmonary):—

Year.Notifications.Deaths.Rate per 1,000.
19156029.8
191655351.09
19175427.8
19185826.8
19194426.7

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It will be seen that the death rate from Pulmonary Tuberculosis
is decreasing in this district.