[Report 1960] / Medical Officer of Health, Northampton County Borough.

Table 15. Northampton C.B., 1960. Respiratory Tuberculosis. Occupational Incidence. OCCUPATION NEW CASES OCCUPATION NEW CASES Shoe Operatives :— Labourer . 3 (a) Clicker .... _ Licensed Victualler 2 (b) Laster .... Nurse. 1 (c) Finisher .... Omnibus Conductor 1 (d) Roughstuff and Pressman ... — Packer ... A 1 (e) Warehouse and General ... 1 Painter .... 1 (/) Female Worker . 3 Schoolgirl 1 Schoolteacher 1 4 No Occupation . 2 Ulpriral 2 Retired ... 7 Electrician .... 1 Housewife . 5 Total . 32* *31 notified cases, plus 1 discovered post-mortem. Revision of Register, The names of 101 notified persons were removed from the register in 1960, as the patients were regarded as having recovered. On 31st December, 1960, there were 794 names on the Medical Officer of Health’s register, 642 relating to respiratory and 152 to non- respiratory patients. The number on the register of the Chest Clinic on that date was 607. Park Workers. Two men were employed on light duties under this scheme throughout the year. Housing. Housing has always been an important preventive factor in the incidence and spread of tuberculosis. The co-operation of the Housing Committee in providing better living conditions, therefore, is invaluable. In December, 1960, the number of tuberculous persons living in Council houses was 290. Care Work. The Care Committee again provided holidays for several long term patients and ex-patients in poor health. Thirty-six patients received extra milk free of charge and grants for clothing, special needs and comforts were made. Christmas gifts were sent to all patients in hospital. The Committee sends representatives to the bi-annual conference of Northamptonshire Care Committees. Details of the Committee’s work is contained in their own report.