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Stepney 1930
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stepney]
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Pneumonia, Malaria and Dysentery Regulations.
348 cases of Pneumonia and 1 of Malaria were notified under these
Regulations.
The cases occurred in the Districts as follows:—
| Limehouse. | St. George's. | Mile End. | Whitechapel. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pneumonia | 100 | 65 | 133 | 50 |
| Malaria (Induced) | — | — | 1 | — |
Ophthalmia Neonatorum.
29 cases were notified, or 9 less than in the previous year. 6 belonged
to the Limehouse District, 6 to St. George-in-the-East, 12 to Mile End Old
Town, and 5 to the Whitechapel District.
Total number of cases visited 28
„ „ treated at home 10
„ „ treated in hospital 19
Total number of cases in which vision was impaired 3
„ „ „ unimpaired 25
Total number of cases of total blindness —
Total number of deaths —
1 case was not traced due to false addresses being given to the hospital.
Continued Fever.
1 case was notified belonging to the Whitechapel District. This is the
first case notified in the Borough since 1922.
Polio-Myelitis and Polio-Encephalitis.
1 case was notified which belonging to Mile End, or 2 less than in the
previous year.
Cerebro-spinal Fever or "Spotted" Fever.
9 cases were notified, or 1 more than in the previous year
2 occurred in the Limehouse District, with 1 death.
2 occurred in St. George's District, with 2 deaths.
3 occurred in Mile End Old Town, with 1 death.
2 occurred in the Whitechapel District, with 2 deaths
All were removed to hospital.
The death-rate for the whole Borough was .024 per 1,000 of the population.