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Hackney 1923
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hackney]
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There were no deaths certified to be due to erysipelas.
The following table shows the distribution of the disease in the sub-districts of the Borough:—
| Sub-Districts. | North. | Central. | South-west. | South-east. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of cases of Erysipelas | 14 | 13 | 21 | 25 |
| Rate per 1,000 living | .24 | .24 | .36 | .43 |
Cerebrospinal Meningitis.—During 1923 there was 1 case
of this disease notified in the Borough, which was removed to
hospital.
Polio-myelitis.—There were 3 cases of Polio-myelitis notified
in the Borough during the year.
| Cases | Vision Unimpaired | Vision Impaired | Total Blindness | Deaths | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notified | Treated | |||||
| At Home | In Hospital | |||||
| 25 | 20 | 5 | 25 | — | — | — |
Encephalitis Lethargica.—The Public Health (Acute Encephlitis
Lethargica and Acute Polio Encephalitis) Regulations, 1918,
came into operation on 1st January, 1919. During the year 1923
7 cases were notified, 3 being fatal. Five patients were removed
to hospital.
Influenzal Pneumonia and Pneumonia.—There were 5 cases
of influenzal pneumonia and 30 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 Is. 3d. per visit. During the year 79 cases were nursed