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Jaundice (infective hepatitis).
Through the courtesy of the local medical
profession the incidence of jaundice in the
Borough has continued to be recorded. Since
June 1942, 436 cases have occurred, the monthly
incidence having been as follows.
1942 June 1 1943 June 12
July 4 July 7
August 2 August 8
Septamber 4 September 25
October 22 October 16
November 19 November 8
December 34 December 4
1943. January 91 1944 January 6
February 46 February —
March 19 March 11
April 6l April 6
May 22 May 8
Total - 436
The above figures indicate an epidemi
curve with its peak in January 1943, the greater
incidence having arisen between October 1942
and May 1943. In September 1943 it looked
as if Wembley was about to have another epidemic
peak but fortunately this did not materialise
and for some time now the number of cases has
shown definite fall. Our figures continue
to be submitted to a special Sub-Committee
of the Medical Research Council which is investigating
this major war medical problem.
The age incidence for the 2 years is
indicated by the following figures:-
0-5 years
16
5-10 "
161
10-15 "
137
Over 15 "
112
Age unknown
10
38.