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Pneumonia.
During the year 98 cases of pneumonia were notified. Of these,
81 cases were of acute primary pneumonia and 17 cases of acute
influenzal pneumonia. The total deaths were 25, of which 17
occurred in persons over 45 years of age.
The age of the patient would appear to be the most important
factor of mortality.
Scarlet Fever.
During the year there were 194 cases of scarlet fever notified,
which is only about one.third of the number which was notified in
the previous year. The disease continues to be of a mild type and
one case had a fatal termination.
Venereal Disease.
A list of hospitals at which free treatment may be obtained will
be found in Section 2 of this report.
Information on this subject is given under the strictest secrecy
at the Public Health Department to persons who apply personally or
by letter. Disinfection of clothing, bedding, etc., is carried out free
of charge by the Public Health Department.