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In 264 instances everything was found to be in a fairly satisfactory
state, but in eleven the closets had no water supply; in twenty-three
the internal drainage arrangements were defective, and in forty-nine
he outside drains were faulty; in four the domestic water supply
was drawn from the closet cistern; while in 146 others various minor
insanitary conditions were found.
Fifty-eight of the cases occurred amongst families occupying one
room only.
CONTINUED FEVER.
(Decennial average 26.8.)
The total number of Enteric Fever cases reported during the year
was 150. Of these 26 died, a case mortality of 17.3 per cent, on the
notifications. The patients removed to Hospital numbered 73, and 11
of them died. Of the removals only 16 were admitted to Asylums
Board Hospitals, and the remainder were treated in General
Hospitals.
Of the cases, 65 were reported from the North District, 40 from
the South, and 45 from the East. In 76 instances the residence of
the patient was found to be in a satisfactory sanitary condition, but
in two the W.C. had no water supply, in 25 the external drainage
arrangements were faulty, and in five the drains inside the house
were bad, in one the domestic water supply was drawn from the
W.C. cistern, and other insanitary conditions were found in 37.
Fourteen cases occurred in families occupying one room only.
One case of Typhus Fever was notified, and removed to Hospital,
but I am informed that this ultimately proved to be Measles.
DIPHTHERIA: (Including Membranous Croup.)
(Decennial average 23.0.)
The number of cases reported to me under these two heads was
58. The number of deaths registered was 133, which is equal to a