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Woolwich 1909
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]
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31 cases of mistaken diagnosis), equivalent to a rate of 7.77
per thousand population, compared with 4.67 in 1908 Except
for 1907, this rate is the highest since 1894
37 The following table shows the case-rates of Scarlet Fever in the Borough and each parish during 1901-5, and the past three years, compared with London:—
| Average, | 1901-5 | 1906 | 1907 | 1908 | 1909 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borough | 3.15 | 4.15 | 7.91 | 4.67 | 7.77 |
| Woolwich Parish | 2.99 | 3.83 | 6.10 | 3.85 | 10.40 |
| Plumstead Parish | 3.24 | 4.22 | 8.56 | 5.22 | W. 8.38 |
| E 6.47 | |||||
| Eltham Parish | 3.21 | 4.71 | 9.65 | 3.94 | 4.04 |
| London County | 3.57 | 4.35 | 5.46 | 4.52 | 3.57 |
38 Table III gives the age distribution, the number in
each Parish, and the number removed to hospital Woolwich
Parish and West Plumstead were most affected
The year 1907 had the highest prevalence of Scarlet Fever
(measured by notifications) recorded in the Borough, with the
exception of 1892 The disease was much less prevalent in
1908, but in 1909 again increased to almost the same level as
in 1907
The numbers notified in each month were as follows:—
63, 73, 128, 66, 100, 143, 89, 98, 99, 75, 65 and 36
The largest number of cases occurred in March and June
The disease was very prevalent in army barracks and married
quarters, 106 cases being notified from these
No explanation can be given of the general prevalence beyond
that which has been stated more than once, viz:—the existence
of mild undetected cases going about unrestrained; the great