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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Wood Green 1925
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wood Green]
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SCARLET FEVER AND DIPHTHERIA.
| Patients attending the Elementary | Scarlet Fever. | Diphtheria. |
|---|---|---|
| Schools under the Education Committee | 42 | 28 |
| Trinity County School | — | 1 |
| Glendale Avenue County School | — | — |
| Private Schools in the District | 2 | 6 |
| Schools outside District | 3 | 2 |
| Not attending School | 8 | — |
| Over School age | 19 | 9 |
| Under School age | 14 | 8 |
| 88 | 54 |
46.6 per cent. of the total number of Scarlet Fever cases notified
did not attend School.
21.5 per cent. of the total were patients over School age.
31.4 per cent. of the total number of Diphtheria cases notified
did not attend School.
16.6 per cent. of the total were patients over School age.
Scarlet Fever.
88 cases were reported, as against 85 in 1924, most of which
were of a mild type.
Number of houses where 1 case occurred 78
„ „ 2 cases „ 5
Diphtheria.
54 cases were notified as against 24 in 1924.
Number of houses where 1 case occurred .. 45
„ „ 3 cases 1
„„ 6 1 (Residential
School)