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Ilford 1924
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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(i) Deformities.—14 children were found to be suffering
from slight spinal curvature, and 61 from other minor deformities
(such as round shoulders, flat feet, etc.), which could be corrected
by special physical exercises. These cases were referred to the
Supervising Instructor of Physical Training.
6. I nfectious D isease.—The following table shows the incidence of Scarlet Fever, Diphtheria and Measles, including German Measles, in the Ilford schools since 1917 :—
| Scarlet Fever. | Diphtheria. | Measles. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 57 | 104 | 1115 |
| 1918 | 49 | 115 | 151 |
| 1919 | 165 | 78 | 645 |
| 1920 | 154 | 130 | 790 |
| 1921 | 202 | 105 | 108 |
| 1922 | 116 | 82 | 893 |
| 1923 | 79 | 61 | 174 |
| 1924 | 85 | 28 | 1026 |
Disinfection of all the lobbies at the public elementary schools
was carried out during the year. In addition, disinfection was
carried out at the following schools, after cases of infectious
disease:— Becontree, Christchurch Road, Highlands, Loxford,
and Uphall Schools.
Tables VII. to XIII. show the incidence of each infectious
disease in the Ilford Schools during 1924.
(a) Scarlet Fever.— 85 cases were reported in 1924 compared
with 79 in 1923.
(b) Diphtheria.— 28 cases were reported in 1924 as compared
with 61 in 1923.
(c) Measles and German Measles.— 1,026 cases were notified
from the schools in 1924 compared with 174 during 1923.
(d) Chicken Pox and Whooping Cough.— 182 cases of
Chicken Fox occurred in 1924 as compared with 402 in 1923;
and 161 cases of Whooping Cough in 1924 as compared with 159
cases in 1923.
1,309 home visits were paid by the Health Visitors in connection
with minor infectious disease cases.