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Cerebrospinal Meningitis.—During 1929 there were three cases
of this disease notified in the Borough; two of the cases were removed
to hospital, and there were two deaths.
Polio-myelitis.—There were two cases of polio-myelitis notified
in the Borough during the year, one of which was removed to hospital.

Encephalitis Lethargica.—The Public Health (Acute Encephalitis
Lethargica and Acute Polio-Encephalitis) Regulations, 1918, came
into operation on 1st January, 1919. During the year 1929 three cases
were notified, whilst the deaths of four persons were attributed to
this disease. All the patients were removed to hospital.
Influenzal Pneumonia and Pneumonia.—There were 39 cases of
influenzal pneumonia and 70 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 167 cases, including cases
of pneumonia and broncho-pneumonia, were nursed and 3,038 visits
were paid to those cases. Influenza, unless complicated by pneumonia,
is not notifiable.
Malaria.—There were four notifications of malaria in the
Borough during the year. Two of the patients were removed to
hospital.
Dysentery.—There was one notification of dysentery in the
Borough during the year. The patient was removed to hospital.
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 1929.
NON-NOTIFIABLE DISEASES.
Measles and German Measles.—The Public Health (Measles and
German Measles) Regulations, 1915, were withdrawn by Order in
Council on 31st December, 1919.