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Poplar 1936
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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Section F.
PREVALENCE OF, AND CONTROL OVER, INFECTIOUS
AND OTHER DISEASES.
Notifications.
1,336 cases of Infectious Disease were notified during the year. In
addition there were 114 other cases notified as Infectious Diseases in
which the diagnosis was not confirmed.
The notification rate was 9.5, compared with 10.9 in 1935.
Mortality from Diphtheria, Scarlet Fever and Enteric Fever.
| Diphtheria. | Scarlet Fever | Enteric Fever. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cases | 406 | 433 | 9 |
| Deaths | 13 | 2 | — |
| Fatality Rate | 3.2 | 0.45 | — |
Scarlet Fever.
The total notifications received numbered 461 and the total removals
were 456. Of these, 28 cases were later certified to be not suffering from
Scarlet Fever, leaving a total of 433 cases, the attack-rate being 3.2
per 1,000 population.
Two deaths occurred.
Diphtheria.
The total notifications received numbered 481 and the total removals
to hospital were 481. 75 patients were certified to be suffering from other
diseases, leaving a total of 406 cases, the attack-rate being 2.9 per 1,000
population.
13 deaths occurred, giving a fatality rate of 3.2 per cent.
Diphtheria Immunisation.
Applicants are dealt with at the Hackney Borough Council Clinic
for which the Poplar Council pay a sum of 10s. for a complete immunisation
and certificate, and 2s. 6d. for a certificate of natural immunity
These charges are on the undertaking that the Poplar children do not
require a special clinic.