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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Enfield 1920
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Enfield]
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Measles and German Measles.
The following numbers of notifications of this disease were received from the different wards:—
| Ward. | Measles. | German Measles. |
|---|---|---|
| Town | 28 | 3 |
| Chase | 4 | 6 |
| Ordnance | 45 | 3 |
| Green Street and Ponders End | 30 | ... |
| Bush Hill Park | 25 | 12 |
| Hadley and Cockfosters | 1 | ... |
| Totals | 133 |
There were eight deaths from this disease during the year, and
these of children between the ages of 1 and 15 years.
Enteritis.
Two deaths occurred from this disease during the year, both of
which were infants under one year.
Epidemic Diarrhoea.
There were no deaths from this disease during the year.
MATERNITY AND CHILD WELFARE.
Medical Officers of Centres.
W. P. Warren, D.P.H. Dr. Margaret Dunbar, M.D., B.S.
The latter is also Medical Officer of the Ante-natal Centres.
Health Visitors.
Miss H. Thorpe. Miss M. Briscoe. Miss H. Morrison.