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Enfield 1936
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Enfield]
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PREVALENCE OF, AND CONTROL OVER, INFECTIOUS
AND OTHER DISEASES.
The number of cases of Scarlet Fever was 213, compared with
229 in 1935;
of Diphtheria 68, as compared with 77;
of Pulmonary Tuberculosis 80, as compared with 83; and
of Pneumonia 58, as compared with 34.
The same methods of control were used as in previous years,
except that the number of immunisations against Diphtheria
was considerably increased, as is shown on pages 42 & 43 of this
Report.
No children died of Diphtheria during the year, as compared
with two deaths in 1935.
The following table shows the number of cases of Scarlet Fever, Diphtheria, Pulmonary Tuberculosis and Pneumonia notified during each of the past 5 years;—
| Disease. | 1936. | 1935. | 1934. | 1933. | 1932. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarlet Fever | 213 | 229 | 252 | 249 | 227 |
| Diphtheria | 68 | 77 | 37 | 45 | 96 |
| Pulmonary Tuberculosis | 80 | 83 | 77 | 67 | 75 |
| Pneumonia | 58 | 34 | 48 | 80 | 86 |
PUBLIC HEALTH (SMALLPOX) PREVENTION
REGULATIONS, 1917.
No primary vaccinations or re-vaccinations were done by me
during the year.
NOTIFIABLE DISEASES DURING THE YEAR 1936.
The following table shows the cases of infectious diseases notified
during the year, and the number of deaths that occurred.