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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
Walthamstow 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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| Month. | St. James' Street | High Street. | Hoe Street | Wood Street | Hale End. | Higham Hill. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | 3 | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | |
| March | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
| April | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | |
| May | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | |
| June | — | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | — | |
| July | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | |
| August | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | |
| September | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | |
| October | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 4 | |
| November | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | |
| December | — | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | — | |
| Totals | 1938 | 18 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 19 | 16 |
| 1937 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 19 | |
CEREBRO-SPINAL MENINGITIS.
Three cases were notified, the details being as follows:—
| No. | Ward. | Age. | Date Notified. | Hospital. | Remarks. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | St. James Street | 20 | 15.1.38 | Yes | Died in hospital |
| 2. | Higham Hill | 6 mos. | 4.2.38 | Yes | Died in hospital |
| 3. | Higham Hill | 5 mos. | 5.5.38 | Yes | Recovered. |
ANTERIOR POLIOMYELITIS.
There were no definite cases notified during 1938.
Two children, a girl aged 9 years (St. James Street Ward) and
a boy aged 6 years (Hale End Ward) were removed to hospital for
observation, but diagnosis was not confirmed.
ENCEPHALITIS LETHARGIC A.
Three cases were notified during the year.
| No. | Ward. | Age. | Date Notified. | Hospital. | Remarks. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | High Street | 25 | 22.11.38 | Yes | Died in hospital. |
| 2. | Higham Hill | 8 | 25.11.38 | Yes | Recovered. |
| 3. | Higham Hill | 5 | 1.12.38 | Yes | Died in hospital. |