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DIARRHŒA.
During the year 25 deaths in children under two years of age were attributed to
diarrhoea, this being at the rate of 0.25 deaths per 1,000 population.
Of these deaths 23 occurred in infants under one year of age and were at the
rate of 11.0 deaths per 1,000 births. Diarrhcea was responsible for 14 per cent. of
all deaths occurring in infants under one year of age.
In London as a whole the deaths from diarrhœa and enteritis in children under
two years of age reached 738, the death rate being 0.16 per 1,000 inhabitants.
Cases of diarrhœa and enteritis occurring in infants and young children should
be quickly brought to the notice of the Health Visitors by the parents. It is most
important that treatment should be begun promptly and before the strength is
undermined. As soon as she knows that a child is suffering from this condition the
Health Visitor advises the parents as to the best method of obtaining the medical
care appropriate to the case.
INFECTIOUS DISEASES AND SCHOOLS.
In accordance with the requirements of the School Management code of the
London County Council, information is received concerning children excluded from
school by reason of the fact that they are suffering from infectious disease or reside
in houses in which infectious disease exists.