Cause of Death Help - Tuberculosis

[Lazylover]

Hi RCers

I've just recieved a couple of death certs and the cause of death is given as

Phithesis 2 years certified on one and Phithesis 9 months certified

Now I know that phithesis  is the term for TB, however i'm confused by the "2 years certified" and "9 months certified" parts.

Is this how long they were ill for?

Thanks and sorry if its a dumb question.

Carole

[PaulineJ]

Yes, that's how long they had been diagnosed with the illness.
"certified" means certified by a doctor

Pauline

[Miranda B]

No doubt it was present for much longer than that in both cases but not causing serious problems.

M

[Lazylover]

Thank you - knew it was a daft yet obvious question xxxx

[Lydart]

Its a nasty disease ... I was in hospital with it in the 50's for over a year.   I've survived ... so far !