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Wandsworth 1902
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth, Metropolitan Borough]
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Report of the Medical Officer of Health.
The following Table shows the particulars of these examinations, and the number in each parish:—
| Clapham. | Putney. | Streatham. | Tooting. | Wandsw'th. | Whole Borough. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diphtheria. | ||||||
| 5 | 6 | 13 | — | 19 | 43 | |
| 3 | 4 | 3 | — | 19 | 29 | |
| Enteric Fever | ||||||
| — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 4 | |
| — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | |
| Totals | 8 | 11 | 20 | — | 39 | 78 |
In consequence of cases of Diphtheria occurring, due to
unrecognised cases, I reported to the Committee that sufficient
advantage was not, in my opinion, taken of the offer of this
Council to have bacteriological examinations made in cases of
suspected Diphtheria and Enteric Fever, and I advised that
another circular should be sent to all medical men practising in
the Borough, calling attention to the fact that such examinations
were made. The result of this has been that many more examinations
are now made, and during 1903 I anticipate a much more
extended use of such examinations by the medical men in the
Borough.
NON-ZYMOTIC DISEASES.
The next Table shows the number of deaths from these for
the year, as well as for the previous decennium for the whole
Borough. The numbers for the years 1900, 1901, and 1902 are
corrected for external and internal institutions.