London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
View report page
Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Holborn 1963
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Holborn Borough]
This page requires JavaScript
21
Measles
One hundred and thirty cases were notified and one was removed to hospital.
Pneumonia (Acute Primary and Acute Influenzal)
Four cases of acute primary pneumonia were notified, and two were removed to
hospital.
Scabies
Three cases were notified, and were treated at home.
Scarlet Fever
Three cases were notified, and were treated at home.
Tuberculosis
See page 48.
Whooping Cough
Fifteen cases were notified during the year.
Other Diseases coming to the notice of the Department
| Disease | No. of Cases | No. removed to Hospital |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken pox | 56 | 18 |
| Enteritis and gastro-enteritis | 6 | 5 |
| German measles | 11 | 5 |
| Glandular fever | 3 | 3 |
| Pyrexia unknown origin | 1 | 1 |
| Hepatitis | 3 | 3 |
| Influenza | 2 | 2 |
| Mumps | 29 | 7 |
| Shingles | 1 | — |
| Tonsillitis | 1 | - |