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Croydon 1943
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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Ages and Sexes Admitted.
Diphtheria.
| Age. | Males. | Females. | Totals. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0—1 | — | — | — |
| 1—2 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 2—3 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 3—4 | 1 | — | 1 |
| 4—5 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 5—10 | 14 | 17 | 31 |
| 10—15 | 12 | 9 | 21 |
| 15—20 | 4 | 7 | 11 |
| 20—30 | — | 7 | 7 |
| 30 & over | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| Total 1943 | 40 | 50 | 90 |
| Total 1942 | 47 | 53 | 100 |
Typhoid and Para-Typhoid Cases.
During the year 3 cases of Typhoid and Para-typhoid Fever
were admitted, but in one of these the diagnosis was not confirmed,
the patient having an acute abdominal condition.
Puerperal Fever.
During the year there was one case of Puerperal Fever and
12 of Puerperal Pyrexia.
Erysipelas.
There were 17 cases of Erysipelas, an increase of G cases over
1942. No deaths occurred amongst them.
Measles.
There were 67 cases of Measles admitted and 1 death occurred
amongst them from broncho-pneumonia.
Whooping Cough.
There were 22 cases of Whooping Cough, a decrease of 12
cases over 1942. Two deaths occurred amongst them due to
broncho-pneumonia.
Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis.
There were 16 cases of Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis, and of
these only in 6 cases was the diagnosis confirmed.
In 3 observation for cerebro-spinal meningitis was negative.
1 was a case of acute rheumatism.
1 ,, ,, appendicitis.
1 ,, ,, chronic tetanus.
1 ,, ,, jaundice.
1 ,, ,, meningism.
1 ,, ,, bronchitis.
1 ,, ,, influenza.
There were no deaths amongst them.