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Wandsworth 1928
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth, Metropolitan Borough]
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60 Report of the Medical Officer of Health.
Bacteriological Examinations .—Below is shown the number of such examinations of sputum made at the Dispensary during the past five years.
| Year. | Total number of specimens examined. | No. of specimens sent by General Practitioners and St. James' Hosptl. | No. of specimens found to contain T.B. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | 1789 | 1013 | 437 | |
| 1925 | 1711 | 1066 | 384 | |
| 1926 | 1865 | 1210 | 404 | |
| 1927 | 2087 | 1417 | 447 | |
| 1928 | 1970 | 1457 | 476 | |
Care Committee.
Constitution.—The Tuberculosis Care Committee was appointed
by the Borough Council, and the Council's representatives
on the Committee are: Councillors T. Harding and
J. Knox. The Tuberculosis Officers, and Tuberculosis Visitors,
assist the Committee to the fullest possible extent.
The following agencies, public and charitable, are represented:—
L.C.C. School Medical Service. Board of Guardians.
British Red Cross Society. Soldiers' and Sailors' Help Assn.
London Insurance Committee United Services Fund.
War Pensions Committee. Charity Organisation Socicty.
Invalid Children's Aid Assn. Ranyard Nurses' Association.
Brompton Hospital. S. Thomas's Hospital.
Several unattached members interested in Tuberculosis work
are also co-opted.
The Officers of the Committee are:—
Chairman: Councillor T. Harding.
Vice-Chairman: Miss J. M. Duff.
Hon. Secretary: Miss F. Walker.
Joint Hon. Secretary: Mrs. Nicol.
Hon. Treasurer: Mr. H. B. Harvey.