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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Hammersmith 1931
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hammersmith Borough]
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Measles and German Measles.—One hundred and
seventy-eight cases of Measles and German Measles were
notified against fourteen hundred and eighty-six in the previous
year.
Thirty-three cases were treated in the Hospitals of the
London County Council. No death was registered.
The following Chart si.ows the number oF Deaths from Measles
per 100.000 inhabitants, 1912-1931.
Whooping Cough.—Two hundred and sixty-four cases of
Whooping Cough were reported, against two hundred and
six in the previous year.
Seven deaths were registered.
Sixty cases were removed to hospital, two hundred and
four being treated at home.
I have received, as heretofore, information as to cases
from the Head Teachers of the Schools of the London
County Council.