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During 1930 the disease was at its height in the
Borough, there being 948 cases, and then dropped to
146 cases in 1931, and it seems likely that sporadic
cases will occur throughout London for some time.
The elaborate precautions which were originally adopted
with a view to preventing the spread of infection have
been somewhat modified in view of the comparatively
innocuous character of the disease.
Enteric Fever.
Five cases were notified and removed to hospital.
Other Notifiable Diseases.
Particulars of the number of notifications of various
diseases and the age grouping of the patients will be
found in the accompanying table. In addition to the
usual routine enquiries and protective measures, special
enquiries have been made in a number of cases of
Cerebro Spinal Fever and Poliomyelitis, etc., on behalf
of the London County Council.
Consultations with Medical Practitioners.
I was called in consultation by medical practitioners
with a view to discussing the diagnosis in a
number of doubtful cases.
Statistics and notes with regard to Puerperal Fever,
Ophthalmia Neonatorum, and Home Nursing will be
found in the section relating to Maternity and Child
Welfare.