Medical and sanitary report / Bahamas.

  • Bahamas. Medical Department.
Date:
[1936]
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    blood chemistry have not been fully utilised, particularly by the private practitioners. The Venereal Clinic. 718 persons suffering from syphilis in some stage were referred for treatment. 165 Males completed at least one course of N.A.B. 150 Females completed at least one course of N.A.B. 315 Total. There has been a big increase in the number of cases re¬ ferred for treatment, i.e., 718 against 417 in 1935. The policy of the Department is to give a minimum of 28 weeks continuous treatment consisting of 8 weekly injections of Thio-Bismoh 185 Males began a course of Bismuth. 208 Females began a course of Bismuth. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, GEORGE KINNEARD, Bacteriologist. The Chief Medical Officer, Nassau, Bahamas.