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and 1,010 visits were paid to those cases. Influenza, unless complicated
by pneumonia, is not notifiable.
Malaria.— There were no notifications of Malaria in the
Borough during the year.
Dysentery.— There were no notifications of Dysentery in the
Borough during the year. Three deaths, however, occurred.
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 1924.
NON-NOTIFIABLE.
Measles and German Measles.— The Public Health (Measles
and German Measles) Regulations, 1915, were withdrawn by
Order in Council on 31st December, 1919.
Twenty-seven deaths were recorded from this disease. The
annual mortality is therefore 11 per 1,000 inhabitants, compared
with London .29 per 1,000 inhabitants. Information of 1,540
cases of measles and 152 cases of German measles was received
from headmasters of elementary schools in the Borough.
A few cases were discovered by the Health Visitors, and
parents advised (in the event of no medical man being in attendance)
to obtain proper treatment for the cases. When the nursing
was considered inadequate a nurse was provided at the expense
of the Council through the King's Home for Nurses.
Influenza.— During 1924 there were 76 deaths in the
Borough.
This is an increase of 27 on the deaths from this cause registered
during 1923. The annual mortality rate from influenza is
0.33 per 1,000 inhabitants.