London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Chigwell 1948
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chigwell]
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SECTION F
Prevalence of, and Control over,
Infectious and other Diseases
Summary of Cases of Infectious Diseases notified, showing number of Cases, Admissions to Hospital and Deaths.
| Total Cases Notified (Civilian Cases Only) | Admission to Hospital | Deaths | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acute Poliomyelitis | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Acute Primary Pneumonia | 19 | 1 | — |
| Erysipelas | 13 | 4 | — |
| Measles | 532 | 6 | — |
| Ophthalmia Neonatorum | 1 | 1 | — |
| Puerperal Pyrexia | 1 | 1 | — |
| Scarlet Fever | 30 | 11 | — |
| Typhoid Fever | 1 | 1 | — |
| Whooping Cough | 160 | 3 | — |
| 760 | 30 | 1 |