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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 Cypress (64.8)
and St. Mary's, Addington (47.4), due chiefly to Whooping Cough
and Chicken Pox; next were St. George's (37.6) and Gonville
(33.0), due chiefly to Mumps and Chicken Pox. The lowest incidence
was in Selhurst Grammar (0.6).
Scarlet Fever.
Four hundred and sixty-seven cases were notified from the
schools, 141 more than in 1936. Parley Oaks (35), Elmwood and
South Norwood (25) had the most cases.
Diphtheria.
Two hundred and twelve cases were notified from schools.
This was 67 more than in 1936. The Kingsley with 64 cases and
Duppas with 25 cases, had the highest individual numbers.
Mumps.
Five hundred and ninety-three cases were notified from schools.
Ecclesbourne (76) and Beulab (75) had the highest individual
numbers.
Chicken Pox.
Nine hundred and thirty-one cases occurred in schools and were
notified therefrom, 80 less than last year. Cypress (94), Woodside
(92), West Thornton (75), Sydenham (68), and Elmwood (59)
showed the highest incidence.
Whooping Cough.
Five hundred and fifty-three notifications were received from
schools, 287 less than in 1936. The highest numbers for individual
schools were: Winterbourne (39), Whitehorse (35), and Portland
. (32).
Measles.
Seven hundred and sixty-three cases occurred in schools. Those
showing the highest incidence were Kensington (86), Kingsley
(78), Norburv Manor (67), and Portland (65).
The reorganisation of schools in conformity with the Hadow
Report, and the consequent grouping of children of the most
susceptible ages into Junior Mixed and Infants Schools, has led
to a higher incidence of all the common infectious diseases in these
schools than occurred under the former arrangements.