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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
Friern Barnet 1911
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Friern Barnet]
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Cancer.
There were 11 deaths, giving a death rate of .9.
Infections Diseases other than those notifiable
under the Act.
1911 is the second year of systemic notification of
disease by School Teachers.
The following notifications have been received,
| Disease. | Cases Notified. | Contacts Notified. | Area affected. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Measles | 121 | 43 | South Ward |
| Mumps | 18 | - | Sydney Road |
| Whooping Cough | 53 | - | Central Ward. |
| Chicken Pox | 11 | - | District generally. |
| Ringworm | 4 | - | District generally. |
| Total | 207 | 43 |
The notifications were received from the Schools as follows:—
| St. Paul's | 109 notifications. |
| St. John's | 33 ,, |
| St. Peter's | 3 ,, |
| All Saint's | 3 ,, |
| Holly Park Council | 19 ,, |
| Garfield Road | 14 ,, |
| St. James' | 7 ,, |
| Sydney Road Council | 77 ,, |
| Total | 265 |