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Poplar 1946
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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NUMBER OF NEW CASES AND DEATHS. The number of new cases reported and deaths during the year were:-
| New cases. | Deaths. | Death rate per 1,000 population. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulmonary | 162 | 61 | 0.88 | |
| other forms | 23 | 6 | 0.09 | |
| 185 | 67 | 0.97 | ||
The percentage of non-notified cases to total deaths was 7.5 .
The number of cnses' ou the Tuberculosis Register at 31st December .7as 596
The number of cases on the Tuberculosis Dispensary Register at 31st
December was :
Definitely tuberculous 502 (T.B. plus 215)
Diagnosis not completed 85
587
SCABIES. 484 cases of Scabies were notified during the yee.r.
The number of visits by the Lady Sanitary inspector and the
seconded Health Visitor was 773.
2,180 treatments were given at the council's Cleansing
Station. Of these, 98 were given at 51 evening sessions.
Adults 563 (248 males; 32o females)
Children' 1,612 (785 '» 827 » )
25 premises ind 20,294 articles were disinfested.
CLEANSING OF VERMINOUS, PERSONS AND CHILDREN. The total number of
cleansings cirriec! out "t the Council»s Cleansing Station was 1,043.
Adults 56 ( 30 males; 26 fem-les)
Children 992 (323 «» 739 " )
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PUBLIC EDUCATION IN HEALTH. 233' lecturcs were given at 14 ccntros and
the total attendances were 18,801.
VENEREAL DISEASES. As in previous years the Committee approved of
posters being displayed at the various offices and establishments
controlled by the Council.