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XIII. in the appendix will show the circumstances, feeding,
and family history of the victims to this, to some
large extent, preventable disease in 1907, and Table
XIV. the parishes and roads (or streets) invaded during
the past seven years.
Scarlet Fever.
During the year 317 cases of Scarlet Fever were
notified, and the largest number coming from
Coulsdon. This is 128 more cases than in the previous
year, but out of this number the disease had a fatal
ending in only seven cases. One hundred and eighty six
cases were removed to the Isolation Hospital.
Diphtheria.
During 1907, 190 cases of Diphtheria were notified,
as against 161 in 1906, and 134 in 1905. One hundred
and twenty-four of these cases were removed to the
Isolation Hospital.
There were 24 deaths, nine of which occurred in
cases not removed to the Hospital.
Typhoid Fever.
During the year 15 cases of Typhoid Fever were
notified, as against 33 in 1906, and 18 cases in 1905.
Eleven of these cases were removed to the Hospital.
Of the 15 cases the disease had a fatal ending in
3 cases.
Phthisis.
During the year 51 deaths occurred from Phthisis,
as against 42 in 1906, 38 in 1905, and 37 in 1904.
This increase is perhaps not excessive if the large
growth of the district be taken in consideration.