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building as the Tuberculosis Clinic has been of great advantage to the Tuberculosis Officers. Not only is there thus economy of time, but examinations are much more easily arranged so as to give the maximum amount of consideration to the convenience
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slow disease the average number of visits paid to each patient is high. During 1937 the number of visits paid by the district nurses to patients suffering from tuberculosis was 4,344. In advanced cases of tuberculosis where the patient is living
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Notified for last ten years 32 TUBERCULOSIS— New Cases and Deaths 33 Period between Notifications and Deaths 33 Nursing and Extra Nourishment 34 Shelters 34 Lady Almoner 35 Work of the Tuberculosis Dispensary 36 Summary of Notifications 37
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HEALTH (TUBERCULOSIS) REGULATIONS, 1930. Summary of Notifications during the period from the 1st January, 1937, to the 31st December, 1937. Formal notifications Age Periods Number of primary notifications of new cases of Tuberculosis Total
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TABLE I. TUBERCULOSIS, 1937—NEW CASES AND DEATHS.
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Officer of Health and Clinical Tuberculosis Officer—C. H. C. Toussaint, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., D.P.H. Assistant Medical Officer of Health and Assistant Tuberculosis Officer—E. J. O'Keeffe, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., D.P.H. (Resigned June 1937)
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Whooping Cough (under 5) - - - - 103 275 - - - - Measles (under 5) - - - 7 85 - - - - - Tuberculosis :— Respiratory System 194 177 184 208 175 182 141 129 142 147 Other forms of Tuberculosis 54 40 46 40 35 34 32 34 34 31
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155 24 195 90 2042 Women 1262 1382 2307 1155 137 267 32 170 117 2563 Men 1936 2998 3760 2041 276 260 148 3698 77 46 Tuberculosis Cases 26 21 12 21 4 5 2 27 91 99 Children (Table I.) 2417 379 455 2 - - 1843 817 831 638 Totals 4815 11339 1174 108 630 357 6094 4290
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before the tuberculosis death rate in the borough will compare favourably with that of other districts. In Table I. is shown an analysis of new cases notified and of deaths classified by sex and age groups. TABLE I. TUBERCULOSIS, 1929—NEW CASES
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TUBERCULOSIS OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. In the following Table will be found particulars of deaths from Tuberculosis of the Respiratory System since the year 1919.
Sub-District Bermondsey Rotherhithe St. Olave Whole Borough London Table on page 32
New cases of Tuberculosis coming to the knowledge of the Medical Officer of Health during the period from the 30th December, 1928, to 28th December 1929 otherwise than by notification on Form A or Form B under the Public Health (Tuberculosis) Regulations, 1912.
Age Periods 0 to 1 1 to 5 5 to 10 10 to 15 15 to 20 20 to 25 25 to 35 35 to 45 45 to 55 55 to 65 65 and upwards Total Cases Text on page 29
dissent from this principle so far as certain services are concerned, but I personally consider that its application in the case of tuberculosis is unfortunate for two reasons. Tuberculosis is a disease of poverty, promoted by poverty and
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Returns rendered under the PUBLIC HEALTH (TUBERCULOSIS) REGULATIONS, 1924. 1st QUARTER, 1929.
Respiratory System Other Forms M. F. M. F. View 8 more results for this report
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TUBERCULOSIS.
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4.—W. C. Tapsfield TUBERCULOSIS DISPENSARY. Clinical Tuberculosis Officer—C. H. C. Toussaint, M.R.C.S. L.R.C.P., D.P.H. Assistant Tuberculosis Officer—E. J. MacIntyre, M.B., Ch.B., D.P.H. Lady Almoner—Olive Pike. Tuberculosis
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greatest benefit to patients. The Tuberculosis Officers attend personally at the X-ray sessions. Screening is employed in every case and the films are later filed and stored at the Tuberculosis Dispensary. It is hoped that this arrangement will
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Dwellings 9 Rateable Value 9 Population 9 Births 9 Deaths 9 Marriages 10 Infantile Mortality 11 Deaths from Tuberculosis 11 Vital Statistics of District 12 Causes of Deaths 15 Deaths from Zymotic Diseases 17 INFECTIOUS DISEASES— Diseases Notifiable
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PAGE Public Health (Prevention of Tuberculosis) Regulations, 1925 30 Work of the Tuberculosis Dispensary 31 Summary of Notifications 32 Cases on the Register 33 LIGHT TREATMENT— Work done
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Pneumonia (Acute Primary and Acute Influenzal) 81 234 125 243 119 37 113 Tuberculosis:— I ... I ... Respiratory System 339 376 317 226 245 250 206 Other forms of Tuberculosis 99 79 96 86 90 76 59 1,924 2,490 2,496
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recommended by general practitioners or by medical officers of the Maternity and Child Welfare Centres, the Tuberculosis Dispensary or the local hospitals. Each patient is examined by a member of the medical staff before and during treatment.
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170 184 2406 Girls (14-21) 420 495 510 358 12 97 10 - 1 510 110, Men 1029 1080 2021 996 30 143 34 139 60 1857 GRANGE Tuberculosis Cases 32 38 133 34 4 10 5 21 4 131 ROAD. Children (Table I.) 902 934 2969 137 639 143 2 - 1826 - Total 3637 3693 8611 2516 894 518 88
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treatment and the tuberculosis patients 10.57 per cent.) All patients attending for treatment are recommended by general practitioners or by medical officers of the Maternity and Child Welfare Centres, the Tuberculosis Dispensary or Hospitals.
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TUBERCULOSIS OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. In the following Table will be found particulars of deaths from Tuberculosis of the Respiratory System since the year 1920.
Sub-District Bermondsey Rotherhithe St.Olave Whole Borough London Year No. No. No. No. Rate No. Rate Table on page 32
New cases of Tuberculosis coming to the knowledge of the Medical Officer of Health during the period from the 29th December, 1929, to 27th December, 1930, otherwise than by notification on Form A or Form B under the Public Health (Tuberculosis) Regulations, 1912.
Age Periods 0 to 1 1 to 5 5 to 10 10 to 15 15 to 20 20 to 25 25 to 35 35 to 45 45 to 55 55 to 65 65 and upwards Total Cases Text on page 29
officer materially in his recommendation as to the type of institution to which the patient should be transferred. In the investigation, also, of doubtful cases, the temperature records obtained by the district nurses have done much to aid
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TUBERCULOSIS.
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Medical Officer of Health and Clinical Tuberculosis Officer—C. H. C. Toussaint, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., D.P.H. Assistant Medical Officer of Health and Assistant Tuberculosis Officer—E. J. Maclntyre, M.B., Ch.B., D.P.H. Lady Almoner —Oliver
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Dwellings 8 Rateable Value 8 Population 8 Births 8 Deaths 9 Marriages 9 Infantile Mortality 10 Deaths from Tuberculosis 10 Vital Statistics of District 11 Causes of Deaths 14 Deaths from Zymotic Diseases 16 INFECTIOUS DISEASES — Diseases Notifiable
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PAGE Public Health (Prevention of Tuberculosis) Regulations, 1925 30 Work of the Tuberculosis Dispensary 31 Summary of Notifications 32 Cases on the Register 33 LIGHT TREATMENT— Work done
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Average for years 1920-1929 80 6,072 69 226 1930 130 63 4,109 59 TUBERCULOSIS OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. In the following Table will be found particulars of deaths from Tuberculosis of the Respiratory System since the year 1920. Sub-District Bermondsey
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Pneumonia (Acute Primary and Acute Influenzal) 243 113 126 234 37 125 119 Tuberculosis:— Respiratory System 376 317 250 226 245 206 231 Other forms of Tuberculosis 79 96 86 90 76 59 65
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162 593 149 80 0 1731 9 Girls (14-21) 622 591 774 543 32 85 1 753 9 247 Men 198 962 1565 1382 2348 1368 44 43 2503 65 1 Tuberculosis Cases 51 50 96 32 15 4 151 — Children (Table I.) 1157 958 3403 148 816 257 6 2300 2300 - Total 4872 4292 10533 3444 1197 915 508 108
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years 20 TUBERCULOSIS— New Cases and Deaths 21 Period between Notifications and Deaths 21 Nursing, Extra Nourishment and Shelters 22 Tuberculosis Allowances 22 Work of the Tuberculosis Dispensary 23 Summary of Notifications 24 Cases on the
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TUBERCULOSIS OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. In the following Table will be found particulars of deaths from Tuberculosis of the Respiratory System since the year 1933.
Sub-District Bermondsey Rotherhithe St. Olave Whole Borough London Year No. No. No. No. Rate No. Rate Text on page 21
deaths during the year, and Table II shows the period elapsing between notification and death. TABLE I. TUBERCULOSIS, 1943 NEW CASES AND DEATHS. AGE PERIODS NEW CASES DEATHS Pulmonary NonPulmonary Pulmonary NonPulmonary F. M. F. M. F. M.
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TABLE I. TUBERCULOSIS, 1943 NEW CASES AND DEATHS.
AGE PERIODS NEW CASES DEATHS Pulmonary NonPulmonary Pulmonary NonPulmonary Table on page 21
TABLE II. TUBERCULOSIS, 1943—PERIOD BETWEEN NOTIFICATION AND DEATH.
Period Between Notification and Death Respiratory System Other Forms Males Females Total Percentage of Total Deaths Males Females Total Percentage of Total Deaths View 5 more results for this report
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New cases of Tuberculosis coming to the knowledge of the Medical Officer of Health during the above-mentioned period, otherwise than by formal notification :—
Age Periods 0 to 1 1 to 5 5 to 10 10 to 15 15 to 20 20 to 25 25 to 35 35 to 45 45 to 55 55 to 65 65 and upwards Total Table on page 24
PUBLIC HEALTH (TUBERCULOSIS) REGULATIONS, 1930. Summary of Notifications during the period from the 1st January, 1943, to the 31st December, 1943.
Age Periods Formal Notifications Number of Primary Notifications of New Cases of Tuberculosis Total Notifications 0 to 1 1 to 5 5 to 10 10 to 15 15 to 20 20 to 25 25 to 35 35 to 45 45 to 55 55 to 65 65 and upwards Total (all ages) Text on page 12
- - - Scarlet Fever - - - - - - - - - Whooping Cough 2 2 - - - - - - - Diphtheria 2 - - 1 1 - - - 2 Tuberculosis of Respiratory System 49 1 - 1 10 16 19 2 - Tuberculosis —other forms 3 - - - 3 - - - - 5 - - - - 1 4 Syphilitic Disease - - Influenza 4 - - - - - - 1 3 Measles - - - - - - - -
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93 208 — Measles — — 7 85 889 39 229 381 600 345 Scabies — — — — — — — — — 283 Tuberculosis- Respiratory System 141 129 147 94 97 106 100 109 142 112 32 Other forms of Tuberculosis 34 34 31 18 20 6 9 19 14 Totals 1,371 1,004 966 1,145 1,730 973 855 1,120 1,120 1,411
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22 NURSING, EXTRA NOURISHMENT AND SHELTERS. District Nurses visit many patients suffering from Tuberculosis and being treated at home; 1,252 visits were paid by the nurses in 1943. A limited provision is made for the supply of extra
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years 20 TUBERCULOSIS— New Cases and Deaths 21 Period between Notifications and Deaths 21 Nursing, Extra Nourishment and Shelters 22 Tuberculosis Allowances 22 Work of the Tuberculosis Dispensary 23 Summary of Notifications 24 Cases on the
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TUBERCULOSIS OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. In the following Table will be found particulars of deaths from Tuberculosis of the Respiratory System since the year 1934.
Sub-District Bermondsey Rotherhithe St. Olave Whole Borough London Year No. No. No. No. Rate No. Rate Text on page 21
deaths during the year, and Table II shows the period elapsing between notification and death. TABLE I. TUBERCULOSIS, 1944—NEW CASES AND DEATHS. AGE PERIODS NEW CASES DEATHS Pulmonary Non- Pulmonary Pulmonary Non- Pulmonary M. F. M. F. M.
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TABLE I. TUBERCULOSIS, 1944—NEW CASES AND DEATHS.
AGE PERIODS NEW CASES DEATHS Pulmonary Non- Pulmonary Pulmonary Non- Pulmonary M. F. M. F. M. F. M. F. Table on page 21
TABLE II. TUBERCULOSIS, 1944—PERIOD BETWEEN NOTIFICATION AND DEATH.
Period Between Notification and Death Respiratory System Other Forms Males Females Total Percentage of Total Deaths Males Females Total Percentage of Total Deaths View 8 more results for this report
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TUBERCULOSIS ALLOWANCES MADE UNDER MINISTRY OF HEALTH MEMO. 226/T. Particulars of applications for allowances dealt with under this scheme during the year are as follows:—
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New cases of Tuberculosis coming to the knowledge of the Medical Officer of Health during the above-mentioned period, otherwise than by formal notification :-
Age Periods 0 to 1 1 to 5 5 to 10 10 to 15 15 to 20 20 to 25 25 to 35 35 to 45 45 to 55 55 to 65 65 and upwards Total Table on page 24
PUBLIC HEALTH (TUBERCULOSIS) REGULATIONS, 1930. Summary of Notifications during the period from the 1st January, 1944, to the 31st December, 1944.
Age Periods Formal Notifications Number of Primary Notifications of New Cases of Tuberculosis 0 to 1 1 to 5 5 to 10 10 to 15 15 to 20 20 to 25 25 to 35 35 to 45 45 to 55 55 to 65 65 and upwards Total (all ages) Total Notifications Text on page 10
Average for years 1934-1943 65 53 2,752 56 1944 56 66 2,250 51 TUBERCULOSIS OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. In the following Table will be found particulars of deaths from Tuberculosis of the Respiratory System since the year 1934. Bermondsey Rotherhithe
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Cerebro-spinal Fever - - - - - - - - - Scarlet Fever - - - - - - - - - Whooping Cough 2 2 - - - - - - - Diphtheria - - - - - - - - - Tuberculosis of Respiratory System 47 - - - 1 9 16 16 5 Tuberculosis—other forms 2 - - - 2 - - - - Syphilitic Disease 3 - - - - - 2 1 - Influenza 4 1
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208 224 Measles - 7 85 889 39 229 381 600 345 345 Scabies - - - - - - - - 283 489 Tuberculosis — Respiratory System 129 142 147 112 94 106 100 109 97 111 Other forms of Tuberculosis 34 34 31 18 20 6 9 19 14 18 Totals 966 1,145 1,730 973 855 1,120 1,411 1,482 1,004
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(22) NURSING, EXTRA NOURISHMENT AND SHELTERS. District Nurses visit many patients suffering from Tuberculosis and being treated at home; 1,055 visits were paid by the nurses in 1944. A limited provision is made for the supply of extra
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PUBLIC HEALTH (TUBERCULOSIS) REGULATIONS, 1930. Summary of Notifications during the period from the 1st January, 1944, to the 31st December, 1944. Formal Notifications Number of Primary Notifications of New Cases of Tuberculosis 0 to 1 1 to
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years 20 TUBERCULOSIS— New Cases and Deaths 21 Period between Notifications and Deaths 21 Nursing, Extra Nourishment and Shelters 22 Tuberculosis Allowances 22 Work of the Tuberculosis Dispensary 23 Summary of Notifications 24 Cases on the
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TUBERCULOSIS OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. In the following Table will be found particulars of deaths from Tuberculosis of the Respiratory System since the year 1935.
Sub-District Bermondsey Rotherhithe St. Olave Whole Borough London Year No. No. No. No. Rate No. Rate Text on page 21
deaths during the year, and Table II shows the period elapsing between notification and death. TABLE I. TUBERCULOSIS, 1945—NEW CASES AND DEATHS. NEW CASES DEATHS AGE PERIODS Nonpulmonary Pulmonary Nonpulmonary Pulmonary F. M. - F. F. M.
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TABLE I. TUBERCULOSIS, 1945—NEW CASES AND DEATHS.
AGE PERIODS NEW CASES DEATHS Pulmonary Nonpulmonary Pulmonary Nonpulmonary M. F. M. F. M. F. M. F. Table on page 22
TUBERCULOSIS ALLOWANCES MADE UNDER MINISTRY OF HEALTH MEMO. 226/T. Particulars of applications for allowances dealt with under this scheme during the year are as follows:—
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New cases of Tuberculosis coming to the knowledge of the Medical Officer of Health during the above-mentioned period, otherwise than by formal notification:—
Age Periods 0 to 1 1 to 5 5 to 10 10 to 15 15 to 20 20 to 25 25 to 35 35 to 45 45 to 55 55 to 65 65 and upwards Total Table on page 24
PUBLIC HEALTH (TUBERCULOSIS) REGULATIONS, 1930. Summary of Notifications during the period from the 1st January, 1945, to the 31st December, 1945.
Age Periods Formal Notifications Number of Primary Notifications of New Cases of Tuberculosis Total Notifications 0 to 1 1 to 5 5 to 10 10 to 15 15 to 20 20 to 25 25 to 35 35 to 45 45 to 55 55 to 65 65 and upwards Total (all ages) Text on page 12
Cerebro-spinal Fever 1 1 - - - - - - - Scarlet Fever - - - - - - - - - Whooping Cough - - - - - - - - - Diphtheria - 1 1 - - 2 - - - 45 - 8 Tuberculosis of Respiratory System - 1 - 22 10 4 1 Tuberculosis—other forms 4 - 2 - - - 1 - Syphilitic Disease 5 - - - - 3 2 - - 1 - 1 Influenza 3 - -
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85 889 39 229 381 600 345 544 Measles 7 345 283 Scabies - - - - - - - 489 366 Tuberculosis — Respiratory System 106 100 147 94 142 112 97 109 111 126 34 Other forms of Tuberculosis 31 18 20 6 9 19 14 18 14 966 1,145 1,730 973 855 1,120 1,120 1,482 1,411 Totals
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(22) NURSING, EXTRA NOURISHMENT AND SHELTERS. District Nurses visit many patients suffering from Tuberculosis and being treated at home; 2,130 visits were paid by the nurses in 1945. A limited provision is made for the supply of extra
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311 139 78 247 117 2113 Women 754 746 1683 375 216 206 38 196 45 1914 Men 1025 1003 1605 606 105 132 63 197 80 1847 Tuberculosis Cases 16 11 19 7 2 12 2 5 1 39 Children (Table I.) 478 415 941 123 281 140 6 1 - 884 646 Totals 3034 1400 915 629 187 243 2904 6458 6797
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years 20 TUBERCULOSIS— New Cases and Deaths 21 Period between Notifications and Deaths 21 Nursing, Extra Nourishment and Shelters 22 Tuberculosis Allowances 22 Work of the Tuberculosis Dispensary 23 Summary of Notifications 24 Cases on the
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TUBERCULOSIS OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. In the following Table will be found particulars of deaths from Tuberculosis of the Respiratory System since the year 1936.
Sub-District Bermondsey Rotherhithe St. Olave Whole Borough London Year No. No. No. No. Rate No. Rate Text on page 21
deaths during the year, and Table II shows the period elapsing between notification and death. TABLE I. TUBERCULOSIS, 1946—NEW CASES AND DEATHS. DEATHS NEW CASES Non- Pulmonary Non- Pulmonary AGE PERIODS Pulmonary Pulmonary F. F. M. M. F.
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PUBLIC HEALTH (TUBERCULOSIS) REGULATIONS, 1930. Summary of Notifications during the period from the 1st January, 1946, to the 31st December, 1946. Formal Notifications Number of Primary Notifications of New Cases of Tuberculosis 0 to 1 1 to
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TABLE I. TUBERCULOSIS, 1946—NEW CASES AND DEATHS.
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PUBLIC HEALTH (TUBERCULOSIS) REGULATIONS, 1930. Summary of Notifications during the period from the 1st January, 1946, to the 31st December, 1946.
Age Periods Formal Notifications Number of Primary Notifications of New Cases of Tuberculosis Total Notifications 0 to 1 1 to 5 5 to 10 10 to 15 15 to 20 20 to 25 25 to 35 35 to 45 45 to 55 55 to 65 65 and upwards Total (all ages) Text on page 10
2,472 Average for years 1936-1945 53 1946 53 39 2,527 38 TUBERCULOSIS OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. In the following Table will be found particulars of deaths from Tuberculosis of the Respiratory System since the year 1936. Bermondsey Rotherhithe
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Cerebro-spinal Fever 3 2 1 - - - - - - Scarlet Fever - - - - - - - - - Whooping Cough - - - - - - - - - Diphtheria - - - - - - - - - Tuberculosis of Respiratory System 32 2 5 15 7 3 - - - 4 Tuberculosis—other forms 1 1 1 1 - - - - Syphilitic Disease 5 2 3 - - - - - - 1 Influenza 4 1
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224 Measles 85 889 39 229 381 600 345 345 544 Scabies 283 489 366 - - - - - - Tuberculosis— Respiratory System 147 112 94 97 106 100 109 111 126 Other forms of Tuberculosis 31 18 20 6 9 19 14 18 14 855 973 1,120 1,120 1,411 1,482 1,349
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NURSING, EXTRA NOURISHMENT AND SHELTERS. District Nurses visit many patients suffering from Tuberculosis and being treated at home; 1,114 visits were paid by the nurses in 1946. A limited provision is made for the supply of extra
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242 261 130 39 225 79 2085 Women 851 803 1746 317 181 141 24 211 82 2028 1096 1042 649 122 176 74 251 Men 1708 92 2206 Tuberculosis Cases 25 21 36 11 4 3 2 4 - 64 Children (Table I.) 495 453 1300 112 406 144 - - 18 1092 Totals 3236 3060 6126 1331 974 157 253 594 691
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years 20 TUBERCULOSIS— New Cases and Deaths 21 Period between Notifications and Deaths 21 Nursing, Extra Nourishment and Shelters 22 Tuberculosis Allowances 22 Work of the Tuberculosis Dispensary 23 Summary of Notifications 24 Cases on the
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TUBERCULOSIS OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. In the following Table will be found particulars of deaths from Tuberculosis of the Respiratory System since the year 1937.
Sub-District Bermondsey Rotherhithe St. Olave Whole Borough London Year No. No. No. No. Rate No. Rate Text on page 21
deaths during the year, and Table II shows the period elapsing between notification and death. TABLE I. TUBERCULOSIS, 1947—NEW CASES AND DEATHS. NEW CASES DEATHS AGE PERIODS Pulmonary Non- Pulmonary Pulmonary Non- Pulmonary F. M. F. M. M.
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HEALTH (TUBERCULOSIS) REGULATIONS, 1930. Summary of Notifications during the period from the 1st January, 1947, to the 31st December, 1947. Age Periods Formal Notifications Number of Primary Notifications of New Cases of Tuberculosis Total
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TABLE I. TUBERCULOSIS, 1947—NEW CASES AND DEATHS.
AGE PERIODS NEW CASES DEATHS Pulmonary Non-Pulmonary Pulmonary Non-Pulmonary M. F. M. F. M. F. M. F. View 7 more results for this report
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TABLE II. TUBERCULOSIS, 1947—PERIOD BETWEEN NOTIFICATION AND DEATH.
Period Between Notification and Death Respiratory System Other Forms Males Females Total Percentage of Total Deaths Males Females Total Percentage of Total Deaths Table on page 24
New cases of Tuberculosis coming to the knowledge of the Medical Officer of Health during the above-mentioned period, otherwise than by formal notification :—
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PUBLIC HEALTH (TUBERCULOSIS) REGULATIONS, 1930. Summary of Notifications during the period from the 1st January, 1947, to the 31st December, 1947.
Age Periods Formal Notifications Number of Primary Notifications of New Cases of Tuberculosis Total Notifications 0 to 1 25 to 35 20 to 25 15 to 20 1 to 5 5 to 10 10 to 15 35 to 45 45 to 55 55 to 65 65 and upwards Total (all ages) Text on page 10
Average for years 1937 - 1946 51 49 2,356 50 1947 50 33 2,454 34 TUBERCULOSIS OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. In the following Table will be found particulars of deaths from Tuberculosis of the Respiratory System since the year 1937. Bermondsey St. Olave
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Cerebo-spinal Fever 1 - - - - - - - 1 Scarlet Fever - - - - - - - - - Whooping Cough 3 2 - 1 - - - - - - - - Diphtheria 1 - 1 - - - 14 22 8 Tuberculosis of Respiratory System 52 - - - - 8 Tuberculosis—other forms 2 1 - - - 1 - - - Syphilitic Disease 7 1 - - - - - 4 2 Influenza 5 - - - - - -
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NURSING, EXTRA NOURISHMENT AND SHELTERS. District Nurses visit many patients suffering from Tuberculosis and being treated at home; 1,039 visits were paid by the nurses in 1947. A limited provision is made for the supply of extra
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187 36 185 89 1718 Women 770 691 1007 331 152 163 19 198 68 1515 786 119 252 85 Men 1182 1139 1877 208 65 2250 3 6 6 - Tuberculosis Cases 24 19 27 4 37 - 1 5 Children (Table I.) 528 466 954 143 304 170 5 1069 1601 Totals 3276 3041 5555 831 732 131 640 243 6589 98,
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years 22 TUBERCULOSIS— New Cases and Deaths 23 Period between Notifications and Deaths 23 Nursing, Extra Nourishment and Shelters 24 Tuberculosis Allowances 24 Work of the Tuberculosis Dispensary 25 Summary of Notifications 26 Cases on the
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TUBERCULOSIS OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. In the following Table will be found particulars of deaths from Tuberculosis of the Respiratory System since the year 1938.
Sub-District Bermondsey Rotherhithe St. Olave Whole Borough London Year No. No. No. No. Rate No. Rate Table on page 23
TABLE I. TUBERCULOSIS, 1948—NEW CASES AND DEATHS.
AGE PERIODS NEW CASES DEATHS Pulmonary Non-Pulmonary Pulmonary Non-Pulmonary M. F. M. F. M. F. M. F. Table on page 26
New cases of Tuberculosis coming to the knowledge of the Medical Officer of Health during the above-mentioned period, otherwise than by formal notification:—
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PUBLIC HEALTH (TUBERCULOSIS) REGULATIONS, 1930. Summary of Notifications daring the period from the 1st January, 1948, to the 31st December, 1948.
Age Periods Formal Notifications Number of Primary Notifications of New Cases of Tuberculosis Total Notifications 0 to 1 1 to 5 5 to 10 10 to 15 15 to 20 20 to 25 25 to 35 35 to 45 45 to 55 55 to 65 65 and upwards Total (all ages) View 4 more results for this report
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Cerebro-spinal Fever - - - - - - - - - Scarlet Fever - - - - - - - - - Whooping Cough - - - - - - - - - Diphtheria - - - - - - - - - Tuberculosis of Respiratory System 45 - - 4 14 20 7 - - Tuberculosis—other forms 4 - 2 1 - - - - 1 Syphilitic Disease 5 - - - 1 3 1 - - Influenza 2 -
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297 39 229 381 345 544 521 334 Measles 600 345 - - 283 489 366 253 Scabies - - Tuberculosis — Respiratory System 94 97 106 100 109 111 126 129 100 14 14 Other forms of Tuberculosis 20 6 9 19 14 18 973 855 1,120 1,411 1,349 1,366 1,120 1,482 1,125 Totals
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Nurses paid 998 visits to patients suffering from Tuberculosis and being treated at home; extra nourishment in the form of milk was supplied to 62 patients, and one shelter was in use. TUBERCULOSIS ALLOWANCES MADE UNDER MINISTRY OF HEALTH MEMO.
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186 156 727 146 135 95 16 122 20 852 Women 185 74 596 199 80 132 11 69 44 795 Men 391 287 883 408 82 156 25 145 58 1171 Tuberculosis Cases 5 3 23 8 - 7 - - - 18 Children (Table I.) 210 37 557 46 181 73 1 7 533 4 Totals 977 557 2786 807 478 463 53 343 126 3369 98, ROTHERHITHE
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TABLE D.—Increase or Decrease of Deaths from Various Diseases in 1915 compared with 1914.
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Two changes of some importance have taken place during the year. In January the Tuberculosis Officer was appointed Consultant for tuberculosis cases to the Bermondsey and Rotherhithe Hospital. This appointment has been of very great
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tuberculosis, and the milk from a cow with a tuberculosis udder is exceedingly dangerous. Tuberculous milk is responsible for a large amount of the tuberculosis of bones, joints and glands seen in children, i.e., the so-called "surgical tuberculosis."
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Municipal Lying-in Hostel 41 Fairby Grange Convalescent Home 45 Municipal Dental Officer's Report 53 TUBERCULOSIS— Clinical Tuberculosis Officer's Report 58 APPENDIX TABLES— Local Government Board Tables 62 Outworkers 66 Deaths from Zymotic
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TUBERCULOSIS DISPENSARY.
