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99
Vincents Angina 1
Gastro-enteritis 1
Anaemia 1
Disease not specified *33
86
* These were reported "Negative case," "Not notifiable," etc.
In addition, there were 15 cases reported as Bacteriological Diphtheria.
These have been included as cases of Diphtheria.
Influenza.
During the first quarter of the year the Borough suffered from an
epidemic of influenza and in that period 69 deaths were certified as being
due to influenzal conditions.
Leaflets drawing attention to the need for seeking medical advice in
the early stages of the disease and to the steps which should be taken to
prevent the spread of infection were distributed at the Maternity and
Child Welfare Clinics, and at the schools through the agency of the
London County Council Education Authority.
Cancer.
The number of deaths from Cancer for the last eight years is shown
below:—
Year. Males. Females. Total.
1926 122 93 215
1927 120 120 240
1928 115 89 204
1929 114 96 210
1930 136 75 211
1931 121 100 221
1932 130 75 205
1933 116 89 205
Tuberculosis Dispensary.
The Council's Tuberculosis Dispensary is at No. 1, Wellington Road,
Bow, E.3, and the following table shows the accommodation, hours of
sessions, etc.:—