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Influenzal Pneumonia and Pneumonia.— There were 9 cases
of influenzal pneumonia and 42 of primary pneumonia notified.
As provided in the Regulations, where the nursing was found to
be inadequate a nurse was sent from the King's Home for Nurses
in accordance with an arrangement made with the Superintendent
at a fee of 1s. 3d. per visit. During the year 608 visits were so
made at a cost to the Council of £38 0s. Od. Influenza, unless
complicated by pneumonia, is not notifiable.
Malaria.— The total number of cases of Malaria certified was
3, all of which, it was ascertained upon enquiry, had been
contracted out of England.
Dysentery.— There were 3 cases of dysentery certified, all
being contracted abroad; 2 deaths were registered.
London (Notification of Glanders Order), 1907.
No notification of glanders in animals in the Borough was
received from the Veterinary Inspectors of the London County
Council during 1921.
NON-NOTIFIABLE INFECTIOUS DISEASES.
Influenza.— During 1921 there were 32 deaths in the Borough.
This is a decline of 53 on the deaths from this cause registered
during 1920. The annual mortality rate from influenza is 014
per 1,000 inhabitants.
Diarrhœa.— There was an increase in the number of deaths
due to diarrhœal disease in the Borough during 1921. The total
number of deaths from this cause was 75, and of these 65 were
under 1 year of age. The annual mortality for diarrhoea and
enteritis during the year is 0.33 per 1,000 inhabitants.