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As is usually the case, the age of the patient appears to be the
chief factor of mortality.
Influenza.
Influenza became prevalent towards the end of the year. The
epidemic was of moderate severity, and the attack rate appears to
have been fairly high.
Influenza is not a notifiable disease, and it is difficult, therefore,
to arrive at any satisfactory estimate of the true nature and incidence
of this epidemic. The only definite information available is that
obtained from Influenzal Pneumonia notifications. On the other hand,
the death returns for the year show Influenza as the cause of death
in 18 cases, as compared with 5 cases in the previous year.
Scarlet Fever.
During the year 114 cases of scarlet fever were notified (cf. 112
in 1935, 194 in 1934, and 451 in 1933). This disease continues to be
of a mild type and no case terminated fatally.
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.