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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 1953
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chigwell]
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SECTION F.
PREVALENCE OF, AND CONTROL OVER
INFECTIOUS AND OTHER DISEASES.
(see also page 2).
Summary of Cases of Infectious Diseases notified, showing Number of Cases, Admissions to Hospitals and Deaths
| Total cases Notified | Admission to Hospital | Deaths | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acute Poliomyelitis (Paralytic) | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Acute Poliomyelitis (Non-Paralytic) | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Acute Primary Pneumonia | 32 | 4 | 0 |
| Dysentery | 18 | 3 | 0 |
| Erysipelas | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Food Poisoning | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Malaria | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Meningococcal Infection | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Measles | 1,108 | 9 | 0 |
| Ophthalmia Neonatorum | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Puerperal Pyrexia | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Scarlet Fever | 72 | 7 | 0 |
| Whooping Cough | 432 | 7 | 1 |
| 1,686 | 46 | 1 | |
| 34 |