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Scabies.—The number of cases of scabies coming to the knowledge of the
Department during the year was 199. In 1937 the corresponding figure was 144,
in 1936 it was 100, and in 1935 it was 64.
Seventy-four of these cases occurred in Eltham and 125 in the rest of the
Borough. The incidence of the disease per thousand of the population is much
higher, in Eltham, as it has been consistently, in recent years. This indicates
the necessity for the early establishment of a Cleansing Station in this part of the
Borough and it is expected that one will be opened in the Sherard Road building
some time in 1939.
Bed Bug Infestation.—A report on the disinfestation of bug infested premises
and furniture and the meth0ds adopted to prevent the infestation of new premises
will be found in Section V.