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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
City of Westminster 1928
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Westminster, City of]
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Diarrhoea and Enteritis.—Deaths from this cause were slightly higher
than in 1927. The total deaths were 18—11 males and 7 females—14
being under 1 year old. The infant death-rate from this cause in
Westminster was 10-2.
Table XXVI.
Deaths from Diarrhcea and Enteritis.
| Under 1 year. | Other ages. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 1925 | 8 | 5 | 13 |
| 1926 | 13 | 7 | 20 |
| 1927 | 16 | _ | 16 |
| 1928 | 14 | 4 | 18 |
| 54 | 19 | i 73 |
The 14 deaths under 1 year of age were distributed over the quarters
of the year:—
1st quarter. 2nd quarter. 3rd quarter. 4th quarter.
119 3
Whooping Cough.— 70 cases were notified during the year with
3 deaths—all being under 1 year. This is a decrease on the figures of
1927, when 128 cases, with 7 deaths, were recorded. 15 cases were
moved to hospital.
The deaths from whooping cough during the last five years are thus set out:—
Table XXVII.
| Under 1 year. | At other ages. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 1925 | 7 | 10 | 17 |
| 1926 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1927 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| 1928 | 3 | — | 3 |
| 16 | 17 | 33 |
Cerebro-spinal Fever.—One case only of this disease occurred.
Poliomyelitis.—1 case occurred.