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Romford 1949
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Romford]
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(h) Whooping Cough.
Altogether, 248 cases were notified, the largest proportion of
these occurring between January and August. As with Measles,
no deaths were recorded.
(ii) Non-Notifiable.
There are relatively few infectious diseases, which are nonnotifiable.
The prevalence of these, during the year, is set out below, but
they are probably a low estimate, as the figures are compiled from
the school returns only.
TABLE 17.
| Mumps | 310 |
| Chickenpox | 172 |
| Rubella | 10 |
6.—SUPPLEMENTARY.
(i) Section 47, National Assistance Act, 1949.
It was not found necessary to take any action during the year
under this Section of the National Assistance Act, 1948.