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subsequently certified to have Polio-myelitis, and is still
under treatment
TUBERCULOSIS.
Diseases due to the ravages of the tubercle bacillus
caused 277 deaths during the year, these forming 13.5
per cent, of the total deaths from all causes in the
Borough, equal to a death rate of 2.16 per thousand
estimated population. Forty-two of the deaths were
amongst young children, a mortality of 2.6 per thousand
children living. Six infants died from tubercular disease
of the brain, and fourteen from other tubercular
diseases.
PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS.
The deaths from tubercular lung disease (Phthisis)
numbered 210, equal to a mortality rate of 1.64, as
against 1.39 for the whole of London.
NOTIFICATION OF TUBERCULOSIS.
All forms of tuberculosis have been notifiable under
the Public Health (Tuberculosis) Regulations since
February 1st, 1913. The total number of certificates
received during the year 1914 amounted to 918; of
these 564 were on Form " A, which is intended for
primary notifications only, but this total includes no
fewer than 110 duplicates. On Form B 20 certificates
were received, including seven duplicates; this
form is for the use of School Medical Officers. Form "C"
is for the use of Institution Medical Officers (Hospital,