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Leyton 1918
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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ENTERIC FEVER.
3 cases were notified. There were no deaths.
The following table shows conclusively that Leyton's sanitary condition, judged by the standard of Enteric Fever incidence, is satisfactory.
| Case. | Sex. | Age. Yrs. | Where Treated. | Result. | Remarks. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | F. | 7 | Queen Mary's Hosptl., Stratford | Recovered | Cause not traced |
| 2 | F. | 21 | At home | Recovered | Onset of disease 13th Sept. after return from West-cliff. Had eaten oysters when away. |
| 3 | F. | 33 | West Ham Infirmary | Recovered | Unable to trace source of infection. Has occasionally eaten winkles and watercress. |
SCARLET FEVER.
Cases notified, 121.
There were no deaths.
DIPHTHERIA.
Cases notified, 157. 17 deaths occurred, including 1 death
on the 25th November at the London Hospital.
Case-fatality per cent., 10.8.
Death-rate per 1,000 of the population, .15.
PUERPERAL FEVER.
7 cases of this disease were notified. There were 5 deaths.
The death-rate from Puerperal Fever was .06 per 1,000 of
the population.
The County is the authority for the administration of the
Midwives Act, and the County Medical Officer of Health has
been promptly notified of all cases coming under his jurisdiction.