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The mortality of Scarlet Fever, in 1903, equalled 2.4 per
cent., compared with 2.6 in 1902 ; Diphtheria, 8 per cent. and
8.9 in 1902; Enteric Fever 20.9 per cent., and 15.1 per cent. in
1902.
Attack Rates represent the number of notifications to
every 1,000 persons living at all ages. The comparison of
these rates are valuable, showing the districts which were most
affected.
The Attack Rate from all notifiable infectious diseases
for the whole Borough during the year, amounted to 6.09 per
1,000, a marked improvement over that of 9.68 for 1902.
Attack Rates for the various Wards will be found in
Table 22.
The Ward having the greatest number of cases in relation
to its population was Manor Ward, and the smallest number
South Ward.