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the estimated population of young children. Twenty of
the deaths occurred at home and the remaining sixteen at
hospitals.
DIARRHŒA.
Deaths 125 (Decennial average 116.7).
Deaths from Diarrhoea were fewer by 48 than in
1914; the deaths under one year of age numbered 105,
equal to a mortality of 29.9 per thousand births.
MEASLES.
Deaths 105 (Decennial average 82.5).
The mortality from Measles rose above the average,
deaths numbering 105, being 35 above the number in
1914. All the deaths except seven were amongst young
children under five years of age, the mortality rate
amongst such children being 6.1. During the year 747
cases of Measles were reported to the Department by the
Head Teachers of Elementary Schools. All were visited,
and such action taken as was possible; but, as I have
previously remarked, the information arrives too late.
175 of the reports proved to be inaccurate.
My remarks upon the coming into force of the Public
Health (Measles and German Measles) Regulations, 1915,
will be found on page 21.
CHICKEN POX.
As noted on page 21, Chicken Pox became notifiable
in 1915, in pursuance of an Order made by the
London County Council. The Order expired on June
30th and was not renewed. 229 cases of the disease were
notified; in two instances the doctor in attendance was
suspicious that the case might be one of Small-pox, but