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Enfield 1929
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Enfield]
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Public Health (Prevention of Tuberculosis)
Regulations, 1925.
It was not found necessary to take any action, under the above
Regulations, with regard to tuberculous persons employed in the
milk trade.
Public Health Act, 1925, Section 62.
No action was taken during the year under this Section.
Measles and German Measles.
Measles was less prevalent than last year, but German Measles
cases increased in numbers, 55 cases of Measles and 482 of German
Measles having been notified as against 796 Measles and 8 German
Meales for 1928.
The following numbers of notifications were received from the different wards:—
| Ward. | Measles. | German Measles. |
|---|---|---|
| Town | 6 | 70 |
| Chase | 16 | 182 |
| Ordnance | 4 | 67 |
| Green Street and Ponders End | 16 | 71 |
| Bush Hill Park | 13 | 92 |
| Hadley and Cockfosters | — | — |
| Totals | 55 | 482 |
Enteritis.
Sevens deaths occurred from this disease during the year; all
were infants under one year of age.
ZYMOTIC DISEASES.
The following table shows the Deaths registered in the District
from the seven chief zymotic diseases during the past five years:—