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Catford Ward suffered most from this disease. having an
attack rate of 2.14. Manor Ward. Lee. was least affected.
having an attack rate of 0.95 per 1.000.
The number of cases of Diphtheria notified in London
generally during the year showed a marked increase in the
prevalence of the disease compared with 1905.
Case Mortality.— Of the 244 cases. 8.6 per cent. proved
fatal. compared with 5.6 per cent. in 1905.
ENTERIC or TYPHOID FEVER.— Twenty.four cases
were notified. 15 of which were removed to Hospital. Four were
returned home as not suffering. giving a corrected total of 20.
a decrease of 13 from the preceding year.
The attack rate for the whole Borough was 0.13 per 1.000.
compared with 0.22 in 1905. The highest attack rate was in
Blackheath Ward 0.29.
The case mortality equalled 5 per cent against 18.18
per cent. in 1905.
ERYSIPELAS.— Ninety.seven cases of Erysipelas were
notified. compared with 109 in the preceding year.
PUERPERAL FEVER.— Six cases of Puerperal fever were
notified during the year. 1 of which was removed to the Infirmary.
Three of the cases proved fatal.
Case 1 The Woodlands. Hither Green.
Case 2 Whatman Road. Forest Hill.
Case 3 Ronver Road. Lee.
Case 4 Sangley Road. Catford.
Case 5 Porthcawe Road. Lower Sydenham.
Case 6 Malham Road. Forest Hill.