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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
Leyton 1897
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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INFECTIOUS DISEASE.
During the year there were 16 cases of Typhoid Fever, and one
of Puerperal Fever notified.
BETHNAL GREEN SCHOOLS.
These large Schools have again been very free from infectious
disease, only one case of Diphtheria having been notified during the
year.
Four deaths took place, one from Influenza, and three from
Phthisis.
ST. AGNES' ORPHANAGE.
There have been four cases of Scarlet Fever, and one of Diphtheria
notified. All these cases were at once removed to Homerton.
One death from Meningitis occurred during the year.
The general health of the inmates has been very satisfactory.
FOREST HOUSE.
There were two deaths, both being old men who were found
drowned in the pond.