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INFECTIOUS DISEASES.
Zymotic Death Rate.
The deaths from the seven, principal zymotic diseases
(Smallpox, Whooping Cough, ,Measles, Diphtheria, Diarrhoea,
Scarlet Fever, and Enteric Fever) during the year numbered 23.
The death rate was 013 per 1,000 population, as compared with
a rate of 0.2 for 1938.
No cases of smallpox were reported during the year under
review.
Diphtheria Immunisation Clinics.
Number inoculated in the various age groups
Cancer.
No investigations have been undertaken, as requested in the
Ministry of Health's series of Circulars on Cancer.
Lectures are given to women's organisations and other
associations on the subject of Cancer. Pabients are referred to
the general hospitals for investigation and special treatment.