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Persons in whom no abnormalities attributable to
the original attack were discovered after 14
days 23
Patients developing transient rhinitis 6
,, ,, mild rheumatism 3
,, not examined (removed) 4
In all cases exhibiting abnormalities, complete recovery was
made after a short period.
From the inception of the scheme to December, 1937, 151
patients have been discharged at the end of .'S weeks, and there have
been no return oases.
Diphtheria.—Nine cases of diphtheria were notified during
1937, as against 12 during 1936, and 25 during 1935. Two of
these cases were secondary. The figure for the year, 9, is only one
higher than the lowest recorded in Southgate, and illustrates the
comparative freedom of the Borough from this particular disease.
The average for the past 10 years i8 28.1.
The ward distribution was as follows :—
1936. 1937.
South Ward 2 1
Middle Ward 2 1
North-West Ward 7 5
North-East Ward 1 2
The type of disease m,et with was mild on the whole and no
deaths occurred.
While the present position with regard to diphtheria is
extremely satisfactory, it is sincerely to be hoped that these statistics
will not result in any falling off in the figures of those seeking
immunisation. As with other infectious diseases, we cannot hope
to remain free for all time. Unlike other infectious diseases, we
have a safe and certain means of protecting the population. The
proper time to carry this out is during those periods when the
infection is not prevalent in; the district.
The dates of notification were as follows: —
1st day 0
2nd ,, 3
3rd ,, 2
4th ,. 0
5th 1
6th „ 0
7th 0
8th„ 1
10th 1
21st „ 1
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