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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
Richmond upon Thames 1935
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]
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PREVALENCE OF, AND CONTROL OVER, INFECTIOUS
DISEASES.
| Disease | Total Cases Notified. | Cases Admitted to Hospital. | Total Deaths. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ... | |||
| ... | |||
| 4 | |||
| ... | |||
Diphtheria.
During the year 31 cases of Diphtheria were notified as compared
with 55 in 1934. The rate per 1,000 living was 0.81 as
compared with a case rate of 1'60 in England and Wales.
There were unfortunately four deaths from the disease during
the year. It cannot be too well known that patients with this
disease, if treated properly within the first twenty-four hours will
almost certainly recover. Every hour of delay beyond this means
increased danger to the life of the patient.
Antitoxin for the treatment of the disease is kept by various
chemists in the Borough and is immediately available for any
medical practitioner. The cost of serum so supplied during the
year was £4 4s. 6d.