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Surbiton 1940
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Surbiton]
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GENERAL PROVISION OF HEALTH
SERVICES IN THE AREA.
The general provision of health services in the
area, including ambulances, clinics, treatment
centres, hospitals and other facilities, remain as in
previous years.
Laboratory Facilities.
Pathological and Bacteriological examinations
are made for the Corporation by the Clinical
Research Association and Victoria Hospital,
Kingston.
During the year the following examinations were carried out:—
| Disease Suspected | Nature of Specimen | Result | TOTAL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positive | Negative | |||
| Diphtheria | Swabbings | 6 | 103 | 100 |
| Tuberculous | Sputum | 14 | 73 | 87 |
| Typhoid-Dysentery | Fœoes | 2 | 2 | |
| Cerebro-spinal Fever | Spinal fluid | 3 | 3 | |
| ditto | Swabbings | 2 | 23 | 25 |
| Total | 22 | 204 | 226 | |
SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE AREA.
Water Supply.
The water supply throughout the District is
furnished by the Metropolitan Water Board and is
a constant supply of excellent quality. I am supplied
with monthly reports by the Board giving details
of their chemical and bacteriological examinations.
Drainage and Sewerage.
Extensive schemes have been prepared for soil
and surface water drainage in the Borough, and
would in the ordinary course of events be in hand.
The schemes, however, have been deferred owing
to the outbreak of hostilities.