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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
Penge 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Penge]
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| Bacillus found. | Bacillus not found. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diphtheria. County Laboratory | 4 | 52 | 56 |
| Diphtheria. Clinical Research Association | 10 | 42 | 52 |
| Tuberculosis. County Labora tory | 23 | 105 | 128 |
| Dysentery. County Laboratory | 3 | 3 | |
| Hemolytic streptococcus. County Laboratory | . 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 39 | 203 | 242 | |
| 32/187 |
| Disease | Total Cases notified | Cases admitted to Hospital. | Total Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarlet Fever | 74 | 67 | — |
| Diphtheria | 23 | 22 | — |
| Puerperal Pyrexia | 2 | 2 | — |
| Pneumonia | 7 | 2 | 19 |
| (all forms) | |||
| Erysipelas | 6 | 2 | — |
| Poliomyelitis | 1 | 1 | — |