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that it has been possible to record. Unfortunately one child died.
There were 129 cases of Scarlet Fever. This is an increase over
recent years. There were no deaths. Tuberculosis and Pneumonia
showed figures comparable with those of last vear.
In certain cases I have had to insert blanks instead of giving
statistical figures. This is in accordance with a request I have
received from the Ministry of Health that no figure or set of figures
in this report shall be of such a nature as to give an indication of
a group or groups of population.
There has been an increase in Scabies comparable with that
throughout the country. The quick decision of the Committee to
set up a Cleansing Station where Scabies could be treated has
enabled this disease to be taken under control, and the position in
1942 is showing decided improvement. This Cleansing Station has
been manned from its inception by members of the Civil Defence
Casualty Service under the very able management of Sister James—
Sister in Charge of the Static Post at St. Michael's. The premises
used for the purpose are the Decontamination Wing of the First
Aid Post which has been very satisfactorily adapted at small cost.
It will be noted that a large number of individuals—adults
and particularly children, have been immunised against Diphtheria
during the year. This augurs well for the control of this infectious
disease in the future.
The death rate compares favourably with that of 12.9 for
England and M ales, and 16.3 for London. In 1940 it was 10.64
and in 1939, 9.51.
The Enfield Ambulance Service has been controlled in conjunction
with the Civil Defence Casualty Service since the outbreak
of war. As a result no change was necessary when the National
Fire Force was formed for Enfield already had achieved the administration
of a civilian ambulance service without using the
personnel of the Fire Brigade. The service contains 4 ambulances
all of which are in excellent condition. Enfield's civilian ambulance
service is the pride of the Casualty Service and has received
continued appreciation for its efficiency from the Doctors of Enfield
from whom the majority of the calls originate, and from the public
who have benefitted from its use. To the keenness of the personnel
who are responsible for the maintenance of the ambulances I should
like to pay a well deserved tribute.
It c?n no longer be said that civil defence interferes with the