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Report, that this disease is three-times as prevalent in the
Reidhaven Road District as in Plumstead as a whole, but that
it is not even twice as much so, and this proportion has no
significance when regard is had to the very small figures upon
which it is based, namely, 3 only in this district, and 29 in
Plumstead. His statement can only be sustained by coupling
1894 with 1896, which cannot possibly be a fair means of
ascertaining the present health of this district.
All the recommendations that the Medical Officer has
brought before the Committee since his report for the registration
of houses occupied by two or more families in this district
with the view to prevent overcrowding and to enforce
cleanliness have been adopted.
Since 31st December, 1896, the Vestry have resolved to
appoint an additional Sanitary Inspector which will enable the
Committee to divide the parish into three districts, and if
necessary give special attention to this Reidhaven Road area.
Measles.
3. Although there were more deaths from Measles than in
recent years, the Committee are unable, in consequence of its
not being a notifiable disease, to state whether it was more
prevalent in the Parish, or whether the increased mortality
was due only to the severity of the attack. All that can be
done to diminish the danger arising from Measles has been
done by the Committee, and the recommendations of the
Medical Officer upon the subject adopted, and large bills
posted up giving hints and instructions for treatment.
f Further, the Committee did all in their power to persuade
the School Board for London to alter their Regulations as to
Children suffering from Infectious Diseases, or living at houses