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[1908
Notwithstanding this fact, however, it compares most favourably with that
of the early years before the notification of the disease came into force, and
indeed after that time, when the number of fatal cases was often as high as 20
per cent.
When the figures are examined, it is found that, although the deaths
occurring in hospitals rose from 8.9 per cent. to 9.6 per cent., yet the fatality
amongst those treated at home increased from 7.8 per cent. to 18.9 per cent.
It is difficult to understand why this large increase occurred, unless it was due
to the method of treatment, because as a rule the more virulent cases are
removed to hospital, while those of a mild nature are kept at home.
Years. Cases. Deaths. Fatality.
1891 756 178 23.5
1892 738 170 23.0
1893 865 200 22.6
1894 867 218 25.1
1895 582 257 18.0
1898 544 93 17.1
1899 705 128 18.2
1900 633 106 16.7
1901 911 134 14.7
1902 455 43 9.4
1904 347 28 8.1
1905 351 34 9.7
1906 439 32 7.3
1907 481 42 3.7
1908 530 60 11.3
Table LXXIX.
Showing the Sickness from Diphtheria in the Sub-Districts
for each Quarter and for the Year.
Sub-Districts.
1st Quarter.
2nd Quarter.
3rd Quarter.
4th Quarter.
Whole Year.
Tufnell
14
5
10
16
45
Upper Holloway
30
9
17
22
78
Tollington
16
6
10
20
52
Lower Holloway
27
12
15
28
82
Highbury
16
22
17
24
79
Barnsbury
18
15
15
26
74
Islington, South East
24
13
30
53
120
The Borough
145
82
114
139
530
*(Inclusive of Membranous Croup.)