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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Fulham 1904
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Fulham]
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ChartShewing Week by Week the Number of Cases of Diphtheria &.Scarlet Fever
Notified by Medical Practitioners as having occurred in the
Borough of Fulham during the 52 weeks ending December31st:, 1904.
Scarlet Fever J904. Mean of 1O rears 1894-1903
The cases occurring in the four quarters of the year were:—
| Cases. | Deaths | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Quarter | 80 | 10 |
| 2nd | 87 | 4 |
| 3rd „ | 60 | 5 |
| 4th „ | 75 | 5 |
TABLE XVIII.
| Year. | Number of Cases. | Number of Deaths. | Deaths per 100 Cases. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | 82 | 31 | 37.8 |
| 1892 | 111 | 30 | 27.0 |
| 1893 | 250 | 65 | 26.1 |
| 1894 | 342 | 108 | 31.6 |
| 1895 | 386 | 77 | 20.0 |
| 1896 | 355 | 78 | 22.0 |
| 1897 | 388 | 62 | 16.3 |
| 1898 | 476 | 61 | 12.8 |
| 1899 | 528 | 59 | 11.2 |
| 1900 | 641 | 65 | 10.2 |
| 1901 | 636 | 48 | 7.5 |
| 1902 | 429 | 51 | 11.9 |
| 1903 | 293 | 24 | 8.2 |
| 1904 | 302 | 24 | 8.0 |