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The percentage incidence is calculated on the average school
population over the year at each school. The highest incidence
in relation to children in attendance at the school was in West
Thornton (69.6) and Christ Church (50.5), due chiefly to Mumps
and Chicken Pox; next were St. Peter's (41.7) and Duppas (40.4),
also due chiefly to Mumps find Chicken Pox. The lowest incidence
was in St. Joseph's (0.4), Selhurst Grammar (0.8), and
Archbishop Tenison's (0.8). In view of the age distribution of
the two latter schools this was to be expected.
Scarlet Fever.
Four hundred and seventeen cases were notified from the
schools, 111 less than in 1934. Kingsley (45), Christ Church (27)
and Parish Church (24) had the most cases.
Diphtheria.
Two hundred and eighty-six cases were notified from schools.
This was 47 less than in 1934. The Rockmount with 45 cases,
Duppas with 25 cases, Kingsley with 23 cases, and Oval with 21
cases, had the highest individual numbers.
Mumps.
Three thousand five hundred and sixty-one cases were notified
from schools. West Thornton (334), Kingsley (287), Beulah (286),
Woodside (219), and Waddon (216) had the highest individual
numbers.
Chicken Pox.
Eight hundred and forty-one cases occurred in schools and
were notified therefrom, 293 more than last year. West Thornton
(169), Kingsley (99), Beulah (59), and Kensington Avenue (56)
showed the highest incidence.
Whooping Cough.
Three hundred and eleven notifications were received from
schools, 410 less than in 1934. The highest numbers for individual
schools were: West Thornton (39), Benson (37), and
Norbury Manor (35).
Measles.
Six hundred and nineteen cases occurred in schools. Those
showing the highest incidence were Whitehorse Manor (71),
Purley Oaks (68), Tavistock (64), and Oval (60).