[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich].

  • Woolwich (London, England). Metropolitan Borough.
Date:
[1914?]
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    69 The above table accounts for all the patients who left the Sanatorium up to December 31st, 1912. Out of the 283 who have left over one year, 87 are now well and at work, 18 are unwell, 130 have died, and 48 have been lost sight of. 82. Four of those recorded as at work are employed at the Sanatorium in various capacities, receiving board and a small wage. Of the 48 patients not accounted for, a large proportion have emigrated, and are believed to be well and at work in Canada, Australia, South Africa, etc. Many cases have now been in regular work for five, six, and even seven years, after spending only two or three months at Peppard; several mothers of families have con tinued for similar periods to look after their families and perform their household duties. The fact that so many relapse as the years go on indicates that sanatorium treatment is desirable earlier, and that more healthy occupations and conditions of life are required on return home. Suitable work, a guaranteed income, and the provision of a garden shelter, would probably improve the sanatorium results 50 per cent. 83. The Economy of Sanatorium Treatment. This subject was fully dealt with in my Annual Report for 1909. 84. Shelters for Consumptives. Although open-air treat ment for consumption can best be carried out in the first instance at a Sanatorium, there are many cases for which it is desirable such treatment should be tried who cannot be