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treatment on their own medical attendant, the Workhouse Infirmary and the
Hospitals.
1913. Twenty-six cases were notified, twelve more than last year.
Early in the year, the Council agreed to the proposed scheme of the
Surrey County Council to deal with all cases under the National Insurance
Act, the provision of Dispensaries, and the application of the Sanatorium
Benefits etc. , Although the scheme has not yet got into proper working order,
during the past year we have had the benefit of the qualified Tuberculosis
Medical Officer to all cases possible, and this has been most helpful in
verifying the diagnosis of the disease and -where possible assisting in
obtaining sanatorium treatment for patients he considered eligible for
special treatment".
PREVALENCE AND CONTROL OF INFECTIOUS AND
OTHER DISEASES
Acute Poliomyelitis
For the second year in succession no case of poliomyelitis was notified
in the Borough. Although there have been only seven cases since 1957 it is
essential that immunisation continues at its present high level if this position
is to be maintained. It is estimated that 73% of the eligible population are
protected.
The first case of this malady notified in the district was notified on
the 25th September, 1913, being a male of 25 years of age. The patient was
taken ill on mid-day of September 22nd and died on the morning of September
25th.
The following graph shows the rate per 1,000 of the estimated resident
population in averaged 5 yearly periods from 1914.