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    New Cases attending the Tuberculosis Dispensaries for the first time during 1953.
    AdultsChildren under 15 years
    MaleFemaleMaleFemale
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    (156 deaths) 2.08 Death Rate per 1,000 of Civilian Population from Pulmonary Tuberculosis (6 deaths) 0.08 Death Rate per 1,000 of Civilian Population from Non- Pulmonary Tuberculosis (1 death) 0.01 7

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    TUBERCULOSIS— Table of Notifications and Deaths , 1952, from Local Records.
    SexTotalAgesWards*
    M.F.0 to 56 to 1011 to 1516 to 2021 to 2526 to 3536 to 4546 to 5556 to 6566 and overAge unknownL.Pk. and K.H.M.H.C.C.C.H.E.P.Short-landsW.W.
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    Tuberculosis Care Committee. The Hon. Secretary, Mr. S. W. Collett, has submitted the following report on the work of the Beckenham Tuberculosis Care Committee, for which I express my thanks :— " The Voluntary Tuberculosis Care Committee, which has been

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    cases were referred for investigation than in the previous year, but the total number of definite cases of tuberculosis discovered during the year shows very little change from that of recent years. From the point of view of preventive measures,

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    14 TUBERCULOSIS—Table of Notifications and Deaths, 1952, from Local Records. Sex Total Ages Wards* M. F. 0 to 5 6 to 10 11 to

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    Official Returns) All causes—819; Male, 385; Female, 434. causes of death males females 1. Tuberculosis, respiratory 5 1 2. Tuberculosis, other 1 — 3. Syphilitic disease 1 — 4. Diphtheria — — 5. Whooping Cough — 1 6. Meningococcal infections

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    TOTAL DEATHS 1953 (Registrar-General's Official Returns) All causes—819; Male, 385; Female, 434.
    CAUSES OF DEATHMALESFEMALES
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    Civilians from all causes (including enemy action) Deaths of Mothers in Childbirth Deaths from Pulmonary Tuberculosis Deaths from all forms of Cancer Number j Rate per 1,000 of population Number Number Rate per 1,000 population Number Rate

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    Hospital, West Wickham. In addition to the aforementioned activities, the W.V.S. has a close liaison with the Tuberculosis After Care Committee ; S.S.A.F.A. (giving financial assistance and clothing) ; Area Pensions Officer ; British Legion

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    New Cases attending the Tuberculosis Dispensaries for the first time during 1954.
    AdultsChildren under 15 years
    MaleFemaleMaleFemale
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    year : 52. These figures relate to patients resident in Beckenham Borough only. BECKENHAM TUBERCULOSIS CARE COMMITTEE. The voluntary Tuberculosis Care Committee was formed in 1938 and has undoubtedly rendered a most valuable service by raising

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    (184 deaths) 2.44 Death Rate per 1,000 of Civilian Population from Pulmonary Tuberculosis (8 deaths) 0.11 Death Rate per 1,000 of Civilian Population from NonPulmonary Tuberculosis (1 death) 0.01 Death Rate per 1,000 of Civilian Population

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    SUMMARY OF VITAL STATISTICS, 1954
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    TUBERCULOSIS—T able of N otifications and D eaths , 1954, from L ocal R ecords.
    SexAgesWards1
    M.F.Total0 to 56 to 1011 to 1516 to 2021 to 2526 to 3536 to 4546 to 5556 to 6566 and overAge unknownL.Pk. and K.H.M.H.C.C.C.H.E.P.Short-landsW.W.

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    excellent—1,310 diphtheria immunisations, 841 smallpox vaccinations, and 57 B.C.G. vaccinations against tuberculosis were carried out. It is important to recognise that B.C.G. vaccination is only performed at the Chest Clinic on child contacts

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    year under review : " The Beckenham Tuberculosis Care Committee, which is one of 28 such Committees associated with the Kent Council of .Social Services, continued its voluntary welfare work amongst local tuberculosis patients and their

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    TUBERCULOSIS—Table of Notifications and Deaths, 1954, from Local Records. Sex Ages Wards* M. F. Total 0 to 5 6 to 10 11 to 15 16 to 20 21 to 25 26 to

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    Official Returns) All causes—828 ; Male, 405 ; Female, 423. CAUSES OF DEATH MALES FEMALES 1. Tuberculosis, respiratory 7 1 2. Tuberculosis, other 1 1 3. Syphilitic disease — — 4. Diphtheria — — 5. Whooping Cough — — 6. Meningococcal infections

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    TOTAL DEATHS 1954 (Registrar-General's Official Returns) All causes—828 ; Male, 405 ; Female, 423.
    CAUSES OF DEATHMALESFEMALES
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    Civilians from all causes (including enemy action) Deaths of Mothers in Childbirth Deaths from Pulmonary Tuberculosis Deaths from all forms of Cancer Number Rate per 1,000 population Number Number Rate per 1,000 population Number Rate per

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    Assistance Board. In addition to the aforementioned activities, the W.V.S. has a close liaison with the Tuberculosis After Care Committee, Area Pensions Officer, British Legion, The Disabled Persons Committee, and Children's Homes.

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    New Cases attending the Chest Clinics for the first time during 1957.
    AdultsChildren under 15 years
    MaleFemaleMaleFemale
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    Statistics for years 1948 to 1957 11 Total Deaths 12 Cancer Deaths, 1953 to 1957 13 Notifications and Deaths from Tuberculosis 14 Infantile Mortality 15 Morbidity Returns 16 Section B. Health and Social Services Group Hospitals and Clinics 17 County

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    population from Cancer (169 deaths) 2.24 Death Rate per 1,000 population from Pulmonary Tuberculosis (3 deaths) 0.04 Death Rate per 1,000 population from Non-Pulmonary Tuberculosis (no deaths) 0.00 Death Rate per 1,000 population from Accidents

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    Clinics for the first time during 1957. Adults Children under 15 years Male Female Male Female Pulmonary Tuberculosis 28 14 1 1 Non-Pulmonary Tuberculosis — — — — Non-Tuberculous 47 44 15 13 Non-Tuberculous Tuberculous New Contacts Examined 189

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    TUBERCULOSIS—Table of Notifications and Deaths, 1957, from Local Records.
    SexTotalAgesWards*
    0 to 56 to 1011 to 1516 to 2021 to 2526 to 3536 to 4546 to 5556 to 6566 and overAge unknownl.Pk. and K.H.M.H.C.C.C.H.E.P.Short-landsW.W. (Nth.)W.W. (Sth.)
    M.F.

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    Deaths from Cancer 156 184 152 152 169 Males 410 Females 403 Total 813 For comparison, deaths from Respiratory Tuberculosis are shown:— 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 6 8 6 2 3 Males 22 Females 2 Total 24 13

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    CANCER DEATHS
    19531954195519561957
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    BECKENHAM DISTRICT TUBERCULOSIS CARE COMMITTEE I have pleasure in submitting the following report forwarded to me by Mr. M. E. Forster, the present Hon. Secretary of the above Committee:- "During the past year the Beckenham District Tuberculosis

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    firms attended. no. of persons active inactive non-tuberculous examined pulmonary pulmonary conditions tuberculosis tuberculosis 1,722 2 1 26 Non-Tuberculous conditions, consisted of :— Cancer of Lung 1 Pneumonitis 1 Emphysema 1 Abnormalities

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    classified in the following groups. The major causes alone are considered, but more than one may apply to each case. Tuberculosis 8 Chest Disease 3 Rheumatoid Arthritis 1 Arthritis, Spine or hips, or Rheumatism 10 Angina or Cardiac weakness 2 Coronary

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    Official Returns). All causes—787. Male, 383 ; Female, 404. causes of death males females 1. Tuberculosis, respiratory 2 1 2. Tuberculosis, other — — 3. Syphilitic disease 1 1 4. Diphtheria — — 5. Whooping Cough — — 6. Meningococcal infections

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    TOTAL DEATHS, 1957 (Registrar-General's Official Returns). All causes—787. Male, 383 ; Female, 404.
    CAUSES OF DEATHMALESFEMALES
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    against Smallpox in the Welfare Clinics was slightly increased; while at the Chest Clinic, 59 contacts of Tuberculosis were successfully treated with B.C.G. vaccine. During the year, another vaccination scheme was successfully carried

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    Civilians from all causes (including enemy action) Deaths of Mothers in Childbirth Deaths from Pulmonary Tuberculosis Deaths from all forms of Cancer Number Rate per 1,000 population Number Number Rate per 1,000 population Number Rate per

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    14 TUBERCULOSIS—Table of Notifications and Deaths, 1957, from Local Records. Sex Total Ages Wards* 0 to 5 6 to 10 11 to 15 16

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    Party—Women's Section. Labour Party—Women's Section. Pharmaceutical Society (G.B.) West Kent Branch. District Tuberculosis Care Committee. Junior Accident Prevention Council. British Red Cross Society. Girl Guides Organisation. NATIONAL

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    For comparison, deaths from Respiratory Tuberculosis are shown:—
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    New Cases attending the Chest Clinics for the first time during 1958.
    AdultsChildren under 15 years
    MaleFemaleMaleFemale
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    Statistics for years 1949 to 1958 12 Total Deaths 13 Cancer Deaths, 1954 to 1958 14 Notifications and Deaths from Tuberculosis 15 Infantile Mortality 16 National Insurance Sickness Claims (Graph) 17 Section B. Health and Social Services Group Hospitals

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    Clinics for the first time during 1958. Adults Children under 15 years Male Female Male Female Pulmonary Tuberculosis 22 19 1 — Non-Pulmonary Tuberculosis — 2 — — Non-Tuberculous 72 47 10 10 Non-Tuberculous Tuberculous New Contacts Examined 195

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    that the house was " haunted " ; investigations were carried out and points were awarded for other reasons. Tuberculosis, Pulmonary and Non-Pulmonary 6 Chest Diseases 5 Rheumatism, Arthritis, Arthropathy Angina or Cardiac Weakness 2 Cerebral

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    Deaths from Cancer 184 152 152 169 177 Males 428 Females 306 Total 734 For comparison, deaths from Respiratory Tuberculosis are shown:— 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 8 6 2 3 1 Males 18 Females 2 Total 20

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    population from Cancer (177 deaths) 2.36 Death Rate per 1,000 population from Pulmonary Tuberculosis (1 death) 0.01 Death Rate per 1,000 population from Non-Pulmonary Tuberculosis (no deaths) 0.00 Death Rate per 1,000 population from Accidents

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    BECKENHAM DISTRICT TUBERCULOSIS CARE COMMITTEE The following report has been submitted by Mr. M. E. Forster, Hon. Secretary of the above Committee, to whom I express my thanks. " During the past year the Beckenham District Tuberculosis Care Committee,

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    SUMMARY OF VITAL STATISTICS, 1958
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    Official Returns). All causes—968. Male, 456 ; Female, 512. CAUSES OF DEATH MALES FEMALES 1. Tuberculosis, respiratory 1 — 2. Tuberculosis, other — — 3. Syphilitic disease — — 4. Diphtheria — — 5. Whooping Cough — — 6. Meningococcal infections

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    TOTAL DEATHS, 1958 (Registrar-General's Official Returns). All causes—968. Male, 456 ; Female, 512.
    CAUSES OF DEATHMALESFEMALES
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    Civilians from all causes (including enemy action) Deaths of Mothers in Childbirth Deaths from Pulmonary Tuberculosis Deaths from all forms of Cancer ~ Number Rate per 1,000 population Number Number Rate per 1,000 population Number Rate per

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    Other Activities In addition to all aforementioned activities, the W.V.S. is closely connected with the Tuberculosis Care Committee, Area Pension Officer, British Legion, the Disabled Persons' Committee and Children's Homes. Holidays

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    Party—Women's Section. Labour Party—Women's Section. Pharmaceutical Society (G.B.) West Kent Branch. District Tuberculosis Care Committee. Junior Accident Prevention Council. British Red Cross Society. Girl Guides Organisation. NATIONAL

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    For comparison, deaths from Respiratory Tuberculosis are shown :—
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    New Cases attending the Chest Clinics for the first time during 1961
    AdultsChildren under 15 years
    MaleFemaleMaleFemale
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    Summary of Vital Statistics 10 Total Deaths 11 Cancer Deaths, 1957 to 1961 12 Notifications and Deaths from Tuberculosis 13 Infantile Mortality 14 Section B. Health and Social Services Hospitals and Clinics 15 County Council Health Services

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    Clinics for the first time during 1961 Adults Children under 15 years Male Female Male Female Pulmonary Tuberculosis 20 14 — — Non-Pulmonary Tuberculosis — 1 — — Non-Tuterculous 89 71 33 32 Non-Tuberculous Tuberculous New Contacts Examined 152

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    BECKENHAM DISTRICT TUBERCULOSIS CARE COMMITTEE The following report on the work of the local Tuberculosis Care Committee has been submitted by the Hon. Secretary, Mr. M. E. Forster, to whom I express my thanks. " During 1961 the Beckenham District

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    TUBERCULOSIS —T able of N otifications and D eaths , 1961, from L ocal R ecords.
    SexTotalAgesWards*
    0 to 56 to 1011 to 1516 to 2021 to 2526 to 3536 to 4546 to 5556 to 6566 and overAge unknownL.Pk. and K.H.M.H.C.C.C.H.E.P.Short-landsW.W. (Nth.)W.W. (Sth.)
    M.F.
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    Deaths from Cancer 169 177 186 182 193 Males 452 Females 455 Total 907 For comparison, deaths from Respiratory Tuberculosis are shown :— 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 3 1 2 1 1 Males 5 Females 3 Total 8 12

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    cause have shown a slight decrease over the past few years. Deaths from respiratory tuberculosis have also diminished. Notification of new cases of tuberculosis were 35, compared with twice the number recorded in my first annual report for

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    population from Cancer (193 deaths) 2.52 Death Rate per 1,000 population from Pulmonary Tuberculosis (1 death) 0.01 Death Rate per 1,000 population from Non-Pulmonary Tuberculosis (0 death) 0.00 Death Rate per 1,000 population from Accidents (16

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    defect face and ears (Treacher-Collins Syndrome) 1 Arthritis hip 1 Virus meningitis 1 General Debility 1 Tuberculosis 3 Cardiovascular Coronary disease or angina 3 Hypertension 2 Hemiplegia 1 Myocardial failure 2 Auricular fibrillation

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    Official Returns). All causes—877. Male, 387 Female, 490. causes of death males females 1. Tuberculosis, respiratory 1 — 2. Tuberculosis, other — — 3. Syphilitic disease — — 4. Diphtheria — — 5. Whooping Cough — — 6. Meningococcal infections

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    There were four re-applications. For two of these additional points were recommended. Maximum points were recommended in 24 cases, of which 21 required ground floor accommodation. The medical causes are classified in the following groups:—
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    TOTAL DEATHS, 1961 (Registrar-General's Official Returns). All causes—877. Male, 387 Female, 490.
    Causes of deathMalesFemales
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    13 TUBERCULOSIS—Table of Notifications and Deaths, 1961, from Local Records. Sex Total Ages Wards* 0 to 5 6 to 10 11 to 15 16

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    report for the year 1959, and I am pleased to say that the number of patients in the district suffering from tuberculosis, and seeking assistance through the County Council's care and aftercare scheme continues to show a downward trend." REPORT

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    Health Visitors. In addition to the aforementioned activities the W.V.S. is closely connected with the Tuberculosis After-Care Committee, Area Pension Officer, British Legion, The Disabled Persons' Committee and Children's Homes.

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    Council undertakes, free of charge, the disinfection of rooms, articles of clothing and bedding after cases of Tuberculosis and occasionally other Infectious Diseases. Requests for the steam disinfection of bedding, etc., other than for notifiable

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    contacts from Beckenham were examined at the Chest Clinic during 1945 and 2 were found positive. TUBERCULOSIS CARE COMMITTEE. The Voluntary Tuberculosis Care Committee which was formed in 1938 has continued to operate throughout the war years and

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    Tuberculosis—Table of Notifications and Deaths, 1945.
    SexAgesWards
    M.F.Total0 to 55 to 1010 to 1515 to 2020 to 2525 to 3535 to 4545 to 5555 to 65Over 65L. PR.K.H.M.H.C.C.E.P.PR. L.ShortW.W.
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    (1918-1919) was between seven and eight per cent. VARIOUS DEATH RATES. Period Death Rate Cancer Death Rate Tuberculosis. Notifications and Death Rate Infantile Mortality Rate per 1,000 live births Maternal Mortality Rate per 1,000 births

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    VARIOUS DEATH RATES.
    PeriodDeath RateCancer Death RateTuberculosis. Notifications and Death RateInfantile Mortality Rate per 1,000 live birthsMaternal Mortality Rate per 1,000 birthsViolence
    PulmonaryNon-Pulmonary
    N.D.R.N.D.R.
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    DEATH RATES PER 100,000 OF THE POPULATION.
    1920-241925-291930-341935-391940-44

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    BACTERIOLOGICAL WORK. The number and results of the examinations made at the Public Health Department Laboratory during 1945 was:—
    Disease suspectedTotal 1945ResultsComparative Total for 1944
    PositiveNegative
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    INFECTIOUS DISEASE The following table gives the number of cases notified during the year, the number removed to Hospital and the number of deaths. Cases of Tuberculosis are shown in a separate table.
    DiseaseTotalBeck-enhamWest Wick-hamMaleFemale0 to 11 to 22 to 33 to 44 to 55 to 1010 to 1515 to 2020 to 3535 to 4545 to 65Over 65Removed to HospitalDeaths
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    39 Tuberculosis—Table of Notifications and Deaths, 1945. Sex Ages Wards M. F. Total 0 to 5 5 to 10 10 to 15 15 to 20 20 to 25 25 to

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    1930-34 1935-39 1940-44 Diseases of the Heart 1 and Circulation 246 332 355 348 485 Cancer 143 152 150 143 193 tuberculosis 69 69 48 45 49 Pneumonia 58 49 43 39 47 All other Infectious Diseases 83 76 39 28 34 Diseases of the Digestive Organs 36 21 56 50

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    examination for tubercle bacilli. In both cases the milks vere satisfactory, and showed no evidence of tuberculosis. FOOD SAMPLING. 69 samples of food (not including milk) were taken during the year, and were found to be genuine. MEAT INSPECTION.

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    Legitimate 13 13 Illegitimate — 2 Total 28 Death Rate from Lancer (109 deaths) 1.852 Death Rate from Pulmonary Tuberculosis (31 Deaths) 0.520 Table A. Birth rates, Civilian Death rates, Analysis of Mortality, Maternal Mortality and Case rates

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    number of cases notified during the year, the number removed to Hospital and the number of deaths. Cases of Tuberculosis are shown in a separate table. Disease Total Beckenham West Wickham Male Female 0 to 1 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5 5 to 10 10 to 15 15

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    Disease suspected Total 1945 Results Comparative Total for 1944 Positive Negative Diphtheria 133 6 127 299 Tuberculosis 33 — 33 55 Other Diseases - - - 5 Total 166 6 160 359 OPHTHALMIA NEONATORUM. No cases were notified. 38

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    1942 62 1933 10 1938 13 1943 174 1934 7 1939 24 1944 446 1935 5 1940 11 Total 800 PUBLIC HEALTH (PREVENTION OF TUBERCULOSIS) REGULATIONS, 1925. No occasion has arisen during the year to exercise the powers conferred by these Regulations of prohibiting

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    contacts from Beckenham were examined at the Chest Clinic during 1946 and 3 were found positive. TUBERCULOSIS CARE COMMITTEE. The Voluntary Tuberculosis Care Committee which was formed in 1938 has continued to raise considerable sums of money and

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    Tuberculosis—Table of Notifications and Deaths, 1946, from Local Records
    SexTotalAgesWards
    M.F.0 to 55 to 1010 to 1515 to 2020 to 2525 to 3535 to 4545 to 5555 to 65Over 65L. PR.K.H.M.H.C.C.E.P.PR. L.ShortW.W.
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    The number and results of the examinations made at the Public Health Department Laboratory during 1946 was:—
    Disease suspectedTotal 1946ResultsComparative Total for 1945
    PositiveNegative
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    The following table gives the number of cases notified during the year, the number removed to Hospital and the number of deaths. Cases of Tuberculosis are shown in a separate table.
    DiseaseBeckenhamWest WickhamTotal0 to 11 to 55 to 1010 to 1515 to 2525 to 4545 to 65Over 65Age Un-knownAdmitted to Hospital
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    number of cases notified during the year, the number removed to Hospital and the number of deaths. Cases of Tuberculosis are shown in a separate table. Disease Beckenham West Wickham Total 0 to 1 1 to 5 5 to 10 10 to 15 15 to 25 25 to 45 45 to 65 Over 65

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    25 Tuberculosis—Table of Notifications and Deaths, 1946, from Local Records Sex Total Ages Wards M. F. 0 to 5 5 to 10 10 to 15

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    Legitimate 17 11 Illegitimate Total 28 , Death Rate from Cancer (152 deaths) 2,190 Death Rate from Pulmonary Tuberculosis (22 Deaths) 0.314 Table A. Birth rates, Civilian Death rates, Analysis of Mortality, Maternal Mortality in the Year 1946.

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    Disease suspected Total 1946 Results Comparative Total for 1945 Positive Negative Diphtheria 117 1 116 133 Tuberculosis 41 1 40 33 Other Diseases 6 - 6 - Total 164 2 162 166 OPHTHALMIA NEONATORUM. No cases were notified. 24

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    12 1943 43 1934 4 1939 20 1944 179 1935 5 1940 35 1945 534 1936 8 1941 31 Total 922 PUBLIC HEALTH (PREVENTION OF TUBERCULOSIS) REGULATIONS, 1925. No occasion has arisen during the year to exercise the powers conferred by these Regulations of prohibiting

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    Civilians from all causes (including enemy action) Deaths of Mothers in childbirth Deaths from Pulmonary Tuberculosis. Deaths from all forms of Cancer. Number Rate per 1,000 of population Number Number Rate per 1,000 of population Number Rate

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    Notification: In 5 cases notification was not made until after death. Care Committee: The Voluntary Tuberculosis Care Committee has given considerable assistance to patients in ways which are outside the scope of official schemes. PUBLIC

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    bacteriological WORK The number and results of the examinations made at the Public Health Department Laboratory during 1941 was:-
    Disease suspectedTotal 1941ResultsComparative
    PositiveNegativeTotal - 1940
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    Disease suspected Total 1941 Results Comparative Positive Negative Total - 1940 Diphtheria 141 4 137 135 Tuberculosis 92 11 81 94 Other diseases 3 - 3 20 Totals 236 15 221 249

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    Whenever possible the articles were put to some other useful purpose.
    ArticleConditionWeight in lbs
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    Beckenham and Penge Joint Maternity Home and 5 in private homes. OPTHALMIA NEONATORUM. One case was notified. TUBERCULOSIS . The total of 58 cases compares with 65, 66, 71, 60and 72 in the preceding five years. In addition to the. 58 new cases there

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    Condition Weight in lbs Leg of Pork Extensive bruising 13¼ Mutton Putrid 4¾ Beef Putrid 5 Forequarter of Beef Tuberculosis 129 Horseflesh Putrid 2½ Bacon do. 16½ Rabbits (2 cases) do. 130 Cheese do. 3 3 Tins Ox Tongues do. 25½ 13 tins of Chicken & Ham

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    BACTERIOLOGICAL WORK.
    Disease suspectedTotal 1943ResultsComparative Total for 1942
    PositiveNegative
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    Disease suspected Total 1943 Results Comparative Total for 1942 Positive Negative Diphtheria 214 14 200 141 Tuberculosis 81 10 71 121 Other Diseases 6 - 6 2 Total 301 24 277 264 INFLUENZA EPIDEMIC. Special measures were taken to provide help through

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    Care Committee.—The Voluntary Tuberculosis Care Committee has given considerable assistance to patients in ways which are outside the scope of official schemes. PUBLIC HEALTH (PREVENTION OF TUBERCULOSIS) REGULATIONS, 1925. No oceasion

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    The number and results of the examinations made at the Public Health Department Laboratory during 1944 was :—
    Disease suspectedTotal 1944ResultsComparative Total for 1943
    PositiveNegative
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    299 14 285 214 Tuberculosis 55 2 53 81 Other Diseases 5 5 6 Total 359 16 343 301 PUERPERAL PYREXIA. Ten cases were notified: 9 occurred in the Beckenham and Penge Joint Maternity Hospital, and 1 in the patient's own home. OPHTHALMIA NEONATORUM.

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    Care. Committee.—The Voluntary Tuberculosis Care Committee has given considerable assistance to patients in ways which are outside the scope of official schemes. PUBLIC HEALTH (PREVENTION OF TUBERCULOSIS) REGULATIONS, 1925. No occasion

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