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Barnes 1916
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barnes]
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30 Sanitary Administration.
NO. OF CASES OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE VISITED.
| Disease. | Barnes. | Mortlake. | Totals. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarlet Fever | 35 | 61 | 96 |
| Diphtheria | 20 | 15 | 35 |
| Erysipelas | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Enteric Fever | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Pulmonary Tuberculosis | 22 | 31 | 53 |
| Other Tuberculosis | 4 | 8 | 12 |
| Cerebro Spinal Fever | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Totals ... | 85 | 121 | 206 |
| NO. OF DISINFECTIONS MADE. | |||
| Scarlet Fever | 48 | 69 | 117 |
| Diphtheria | 17 | 28 | 45 |
| Measles | 95 | 70 | 165 |
| Hospital | ... | 12 | 12 |
| Various | 15 | 19 | 34 |
| Pulmonary Tuberculosis | 25 | 47 | 72 |
| Enteric Fever | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Totals ... ......... | 201 | 246 | 447 |