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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 Kensington
Avenue (60.6) and Monk's Orchard (39.7), due chiefly to Measles
and Mumps; next were Benson (35.7) and Shirley (33.6), also due
chiefly to the same diseases. The lowest incidence was in Selhurst
Grammar (0.2).
Scarlet Fever.
Two hundred and eighty-seven cases were notified from the
schools, 180 less than in 1937. Beulah (29) and Waddon (23;
had the most cases.
Diphtheria.
Two hundred and two oases were notified from schools. This
was 10 less than in 1937. The Whitehorse Manor with 27 cases
and Sydenham with 20 cases had the highest individual numbers.
Mumps.
One thousand and eighty-three cases were notified from schools.
Kensington (107) and Benson and Norbury Manor (101) had the
highest individual numbers.
Chicken Pox.
Six hundred and sixty-one cases occurred in schools and were
notified therefrom, 270 less than last year. Winterbourne (74),
Sydenham (68), Woodside (60), and Oval (58) showed the highest
incidence.
Whooping Cough.
Four hundred and forty notifications were received from
schools, 113 less than in 1937. The highest numbers for individual
schools were. Beulah (61) and Davidson (44).
Measles.
Sixteen hundred and thirteen cases occurred in schools. Those
showing the highest incidence were Beulah (144), Ecclesbourne
(102), and Gonville (88).