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Non-Notifiable Infectious Diseases.—The two main sources
of information regarding such diseases are the Infant Welfare
Centres and the Schools. Arrangements have been made with
the Highgate Nursing Association and with the North London
Nursing Association for the nursing of cases—more especially
of measles-—referred to them by the Medical Officer of Health.
These arrangements affect only certain wards in the Borough,
and might well be extended.
Cancer.—The death-rate from cancer shows small fluctuations.
In 1925 it amounted to T57 per 1,000 population. In
1924 the rat© was 1.69. In England and Wales the deathrate
for cancer in 1924 was 1.29 per 1,000 population. The fact
that Hornsey contains an undue proportion of elderly persons
accounts for the higher rates prevalent in the Borough, for cancer
is essentially a disease of those in the later years of life.
Cleansing and Disinfection.—Verminous persons and persons
suffering from scabies may be cleansed at the Cleansing Station,
High Street, Hornsey. A well-equipped station is provided,
and during 1925 sixteen adults and 151 school children received
treatment. The clothing of such persons is disinfected!
at the time of cleansing, and in many cases it is found
possible to disinfect the houses as well. Disinfection is
offered in cases of death from tuberculosis, cancer, pneumonia
and other diseases. In 111 of the 246 instances in which the
service was offered it was accepted.