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Measles:
There were no deaths from measles during the year. Of the 454 cases
which occurred 196 were removed to hospital, partly on medical and partly on
social grounds. Special visits were paid to all cases nursed at home.
Typhus:
The anti typhus arrangements described in the annual Report for 1942
were kept in operation and groups of volunteers trained during the year.
Typhoid:
There were no notifications during, the year.
Influenza:
In November there was a sharp outbreak of influenza. Memories of
1913-1919 caused considerable apprehension. The outbreak continued during
December but subsided without developing a high virulence. It is noteworthy
that there was no increase in the number of deaths due to influenza.
In December a conference was called at County Hall by Doctor Daley which
did much to clarify and co-ordinate the efforts which wore being made by the
various bodies during the epidemic.
Diabetes and Pernicious Anaemia:
Treatment of these diseases is prolonged and usually for the duration
of the patient's life. By virtue of Suction 227 of the Public Health (London)
Act, 1936, the borough continues to bear the cost of necessitous persons
suffering from these diseases.
Tuberculosis:

Of the above cases 23 wore brought to notice otherwise than by formal
notification. The number of cases removed from the Register during the year
was 91 and those remaining on the Register of Notifications at the 31st December,