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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
Lambeth 1970
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth Borough]
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MEASLES
There was a reduction in the incidence of measles, 1,467 cases being
notified compared with 1,521 in 1969. The majority of the cases occurred in the
last quarter of the year.
ACUTE MENINGITIS
Three cases were notified, compared to fourteen cases in 1969.
ACUTE ENCEPHALITIS
Two cases were notified this year; there were no cases last year.
MALARIA
Two cases were notified compared to three in 1969.
OPTHALMIA NEONATORIUM
Two cases were notified compared to three in 1969.