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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

Woolwich 1900

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]

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Table: In other words, the following cases were treated at home:—

In other words, the following cases were treated at home:—

Dockyard Sub-DistrictArsenal Sub-District.Total.
Scarlet Fever71320
Diphtheria41519
Membranous Croup1—1
Typhoid or Enteric Fever—66
Erysipelas102535
Puerperal Fever—22
Totals226183

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It is satisfactory to note the smaller number of cases of
Scarlet Fever and Diphtheria treated at home this year, showing
an appreciation on the part of the inhabitants of the advantages
of hospital accommodation.

Table: The following table will show the prevalence of the principal Zymotic diseases during the past seven years:—

The following table will show the prevalence of the principal Zymotic diseases during the past seven years:—

1894189518961897189818991900
Small-pox15112—12
Scarlet Fever215187144225204168134
Diphtheria496799150107142106
Typhoid or Enteric Fever14502118222723
Totals293305265395333338265

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Small-pox.
Two cases notified in February were promptly
removed to Hospital. One ended fatally. Careful enquiries
failed to trace any cause.
Scarlet
Fever.
The number of Scarlet Fever notifications for
the year was the lowest for eight years. Fortyone
of the cases were children under 5 years of age.