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In 1925 there were 2,068 cases notified with 28 deaths. 26 of these
deaths occurred in infants under the age of 5 years, and although the
disease was of a mild type, the epidemic continued until the end of the
year.
German Measles also occurred in a considerable number of cases.
Each case was visited by a Health Visitor. No special measles
nurse was employed. In all cases where death has occurred the room,
clothing and bedding were disinfected.
Deaths from Measles during the last 5 years.
1921 6 1924 77
1922 145 1925 28
1923 13
DIARRHŒA.
There was, as in the other notifiable diseases an increase in
Diarrhoea and enteritis, but the number of deaths was the same as in
1924.
The disease was not so severe in type, which was probably due to
the cool summer.
Deaths from Diarrhoea during the last 5 years.
1921 149 1924 49
1922 29 1925 58
1923 61
44 of these deaths occurred in infants under 2 years of age.
WHOOPING COUGH.
The death rate of this disease has varied considerably during the
five years, being always highest in years when Measles has been
prevalent.
The number of fatal cases during the last 5 years were as follows:—
1921 28 1924 17
1922 62 1925 51
1923 27
INFLUENZA.
The mortality for 1925 was low, being only 25 cases, which was
considerably below the usual average.
Deaths during the last 5 years.
1921 49 1924 62
1922 92 1925 25
1923 25