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Chislehurst 1925
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chislehurst]
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The accurate compilation of these Returns involved extra
work for the Public Health Department, and this was allotted by
the Council to Mr. Powell and Mr. Capon. The necessary work
has been most efficiently performed.
The figures submitted to the County Medical Officer of Health at the end of each quarter of 1925, are as follows:—
| Pulmonary. | Non-Pulmonary. | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M | F | Total. | M | F | Total. | |
| 31st March | 21 | 13 | 34 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 30th June | 23 | 13 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| 30th September | 22 | 14 | 36 | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| 31st December | 22 | 11 | 33 | 3 | 6 | 9 |
Non-Notifiable Diseases.
The mortality from non-notifiable diseases such as Measles
Whooping Cough, Diarrhoea and Enteritis (under 2 years), and
Influenza, has been extremely low, only two deaths having
occurred; one from Influenza and one from Whooping Cough.
Other Diseases.
Heart Disease. Deaths from Diseases of the Heart numbered
18, giving a death rate of 1.9 per thousand of population as
compared with 1.4 in 1924.
Acute and Chronic Nephritis.—Two deaths were registered
from Nephritis, as against 3 last year. This is equal to a death
rate of 0.2 per thonsand of population.
Preventive Measures.—When a notification of a case of
infectious disease is received, a visit is at once paid and full
particulars obtained. I am always glad to see any doubtful case of
infectious disease, in consultation with the Doctor in charge, and I
have much pleasure in recording the help I have received in this
respect from Doctors practicing in the area, most particularly in
connection with cases arising in schools. This is, I feel sure, of
great assistance in dealing with the incidence of Infectious Disease.
When an outbreak of Infectious Disease arises amongst scholars
attending any school—whether a Private School or a Public
Elementary School or Secondary School—particular attention is
given to any possible factors which may be tending to cause the
spread of the disease. Convalescent cases after return from
Hospital are visited; and, should circumstances arise rendering it
advisable, are kept under further observation.