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Lewisham 1926
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lewisham Borough]
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Scarlet Fever.—The number of cases of Scarlet Fever
notified was 478, compared with 383 in the previous year. A
comparison with previous years can be made from the following
Table; which shews the number of notifications received in the
past ten years :—
| Cases. | Deaths. | Mortality per 100 cases | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 279 | 11 | 3.9 |
| 1918 | 205 | 12 | 5.8 |
| 1919 | 627 | 6 | 0.9 |
| 1920 | 728 | 8 | 1.1 |
| 1921 | 1,120 | 5 | 0.4 |
| 1922 | 619 | 12 | 1.9 |
| 1923 | 394 | 7 | 1.7 |
| 1924 | 368 | 5 | 1.3 |
| 1925 | 383 | 2 | 0.5 |
| 1926 | 478 | 2 | 0.4 |
Diphtheria.—The cases notified numbered 377, compared
with 256 in the previous year. Statistics for the past ten years
are shewn in the following Table:—
| Diphtheria Cases. | Deaths. | Mortality per 100 cases. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 236 | 18 | 7.6 |
| 1918 | 319 | 31 | 9.7 |
| 1919 | 352 | 17 | 4.8 |
| 1920 | 453 | 46 | 10.2 |
| 1921 | 515 | 28 | 5.4 |
| 1922 | 447 | 32 | 7.1 |
| 1923 | 295 | 27 | 9.0 |
| 1924 | 190 | 10 | 5.2 |
| 1925 | 256 | 17 | 6.6 |
| 1926 | 377 | 10 | 2.6 |
Diphtheria Anti-toxin.—In accordance with our practice
for many years past, supplies of anti-toxin are kept in the Public