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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Greenwich 1923
The annual report made to the Council of the Metropolitan Borough of Greenwich for the year 1923
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Attack Rates of the various notifiable diseases per 1,000 living in the several districts are as follows:—
| Districts. | Small-pox. | Diphtheria. | Scarlet Fever. | Erysipelas. | Typhoid Fever. | Puerperal Fever. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Greenwich | 0.08 | 2.13 | 2.31 | .49 | . 19 | . 13 |
| West Greenwich | 0.00 | 2.28 | 2.28 | .66 | .18 | .07 |
| St. Nicholas, Deptford | 0.00 | 2.46 | 2. 32 | 1.55 | .12 | .00 |
| Charlton | 0.00 | 1.57 | 1.20 | .10 | .05 | .05 |
| Kidbrooke | 0.00 | 3.08 | 3.69 | .61 | . 00 | .00 |
| Whole Borough | 0 .03 | 2.12 | 2.14 | .54 | .15 | .08 |
In conclusion, it is my privilege again to express my appreciation
of the kindness and consideration which has always been shown to
me by the members of the Public Health, and Maternity and Child
Welfare Committees, and the whole of the members of the Council.
I gladly acknowledge also the valuable assistance I have at all
times received from every member of my capable and enthusiastic
Staff.
I am, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
E. G. Annis