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The premises where infectious diseases occurred were all
inspected and examined, and notices served when necessary.
The Shelter provided for temporary occupation by families
during the disinfection of their rooms, has been used 18 times
during the year, by 83 persons, 75 of whom were also provided
with sleeping accommodation.
During the year a printed form has been prepared, and
notice is now sent to the Head Teachers of Schools, informing
them of the disinfection of houses in which any of their scholars
are inmates, so that the children can return to School with as
little delay as desirable.
Phthisis and Diseases or the Respiratory Organs.
In this District there were 26 deaths caused by phthisis,
or 2.19 per 1000 inhabitants; the corresponding rate for
London was 168.
59 deaths were caused by other diseases of the respiratory
organs, namely, pneumonia, bronchitis and pleurisy.
Anthrax, or Malignant Pustule.
During the year I have received information of 14 cases
of anthrax that have been treated at Guy's Hospital. I
am glad to be able to report that they all recovered after
operation.
Six of them worked at Wharves in this District, and had
been engaged in sorting or carrying skins or hides.