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Tottenham 1914
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Tottenham District]
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60
DIARRHŒA AND ENTERITIS.
These diseases accounted for 58 deaths, all in children under 2 years of age.
| Ward. | No. of Deaths. , | Death Rate. |
|---|---|---|
| Harringay | 7 | .31 |
| West Green | 5 | .25 |
| St. Ann's | 16 | .56 |
| High Cross | 8 | .34 |
| Middle | 4 | .13 |
| Lower | 18 | .74 |
A list is appended showing the mortality for each week during
the prevalence of these diseases, and by comparing this with the
meteorlogical chart it will be seen how closely related is the mortality
from Diarrhoea and the increase in atmospheric and ground temperature.
1st August 1 19th September 6
8th „ — 26th 6
15th „ — 3rd October 3
22nd „ 3 10th „ 5
29th „ 5 17th 1
5th September 3 24th „ 1
12th „ 4 31st 1
The deaths from similar causes in 1913 numbered 64, so that,
although the difference this year is slight, it is on the right side.
With the extension of the operations of the School for Mothers, and
the inauguration of the Maternity and Child Welfare scheme, further
improvement may be expected with some degree of confidence. The
Maternity Scheme is before the Local Government Board at the time
of going to press, and we await their approval.