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346. The total number of new cases treated was 4,331 as compared with 2,881 in 1932 and 1,966 in 1931.

The total number of attendances was 17,143 as compared with 10,733 in 1932 and 6,392 in 1931. Of these males numbered 13,755 and females 3,388.

347. The nationality and sex of those treated at the above clinics were as follows:

1932 1933 Male Female Male Female Europeans 123 4 157 4 Chinese 2,158 437 2,998 1,027 Indians 150 2 141 4 Japanese 7 0 0 0 Total 2,438 443 3,296 1,035

348. The diseases treated:

1932 1933 Male Female Male Female Syphilis 1,472 199 1,649 396 Chancroid 205 3 132 ... Gonorrhoea 331 86 358 240 Syphilis with Gonorrhoea 108 ... 122 53 Chancroid and Gonorrhoea 9 ... ... ... Observation 249 59 948 343 Other diseases 64 42 ... 1 Total 2,438 443 3,296 1,035

349. 5,559 specimens of blood were sent to the Bacteriological Institute for Wassermann test, the result being as follows:

Males Females Total Strong positive 1,856 429 2,285 Positive 343 85 428 Weak positive 292 98 490 Doubtful 359 70 429 Negative 1,486 541 2,027 Total 4,336 1,223 5,559