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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 1946
[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. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | |
| February | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| March | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | |
| April | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | |
| May | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| June | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
| July | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | |
| August | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| September | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | |
| October | 2 | - | - | - | - | 1 | |
| November | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | |
| December | — | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Totals | 1946 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 15 |
| 1945 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 4 | |
CEREBRO SPINAL MENINGITIS
Seven cases were notified during the year, the details being as follows:—
| No. | Ward. | Age. | Date notified. | Hospital. | Remarks. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | W. St. | 5 months | 6. 1.46 | Yes | Died |
| 2 | Ho. St. | 9 years | 16. 1.46 | Yes | Recovered |
| 3 | H.E. | 11 months | 31. 1.46 | Yes | Recovered |
| 4 | H.E. | 5 years | 3. 6.46 | No | Died—P.M. |
| 5 | Hi. St. | 17 years | 14. 9.46 | Yes | Died |
| 6 | Hi. St. | 6 years | 14.10.46 | Yes | Died |
| 7 | H.H. | 6 months | 14.12.46 | Yes | Died |
MALARIA
One case was notified the details being as follows:—
| Ward. | Age. | Date notified. | Hospital. | Remarks. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H.E. | 36 years | 27.6.46 | No | Contracted in Egypt— Recovered |