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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 1936
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]
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Encephalitis Lethargica.
One case of this disease was notified and was removed to hospital. The diagnosis
was not confirmed.
Smallpox.
There were no cases of smallpox.
Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis.
Fifteen cases were notified compared with three in 1935. There were six military
cases. All the cases were admitted to hospital. Details of each case are given in
the following Table No. 48.
TABLE No. 48. Cerebro-spinal Meningitis, 1936.
| No. | Date Notified. | Sex. | Age. | Ultimate Diagnosis. | Remarks. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | 10/2/36 | M. | 16 | Cerebro-spinal Meningitis | — |
| 2 | 10/2/36 | M. | 14 | Cerebro-spinal Meningitis | — |
| 3 | 10/2/36 | M. | 18 | Cerebro-spinal Meningitis | — |
| 4 | 13/2/36 | M. | 15 | Cerebro-spinal Meningitis | — |
| 5 | 18/2/36 | F. | 34 | Cerebro-spinal Meningitis | — |
| 6 | 25/2/36 | F. | 5 | Cerebro-spinal Meningitis | Died |
| 7 | 26/2/36 | M. | 18 | Cerebro-spinal Meningitis | Died |
| 8 | 6/3/36 | F. | 7 | Cerebro-spinal Meningitis | Died |
| 9 | 23/3/36 | M. | 19 | Cerebro-spinal Meningitis | Died |
| 10 | 27/3/36 | M. | 15 | Cerebro-spinal Meningitis | — |
| 11 | 28/3/36 | M. | 23 | Cerebro-spinal Meningitis | — |
| 12 | 31/3/36 | M. | 45 | Pneumococcal Meningitis | Died |
| 13 | 16/4/36 | F. | 15 | Cerebro-spinal Meningitis | — |
| 14 | 3/5/36 | M. | 24 | Meningitis | Died |
| 15 | 12/8/36 | M. | 9 | Sub-arachnoid haemorrhage . . | — |
Whooping Cough.
During the year 452 cases of Whooping Cough came to the knowledge of the
Department, compared with 266 in 1935 and 253 in 1934. As this disease is not
notifiable in the Borough, knowledge is usually obtained through the School Medical