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diminution in the number of cases notified—only 17
notifications were sent in.
In 1908, 41 cases were notified.
In 1909, 28.
In 1910, 17.
Only one death occurred, and that was due to
cerebral complications.
Diphtheria.—17 cases of this disease were
notified—as against 24 in the previous year, only one
proved fatal. The arrangements by which a speedy
report on any case can be obtained from the Clinical
Research Association, and the plan of keeping a supply
of antitoxin at the Council offices are much appreciated
by the medical practitioners in the neighbourhood.
Tuberculosis.—11 deaths were due to
various forms of tuberculosis. Of this number 7 were
caused by Phthisis Pulmonalis, commonly known as
consumption.
Very little is done in this District to eradicate
this disease. There is no system in force of either
compulsory or voluntary notification, except in the case
of those patients under the care of the Poor Law
Medical Officers. Only one such case was notified. In
these cases the patients are visited by myself and the
Sanitary Inspector, and are instructed how best to
prevent the spread of infection to others. From time