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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
East Ham 1910
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham]
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The distribution of Tuberculosis in the various Wards is shown in the following Table, which gives the number of deaths and death-rate per 1,000 of population:—
| Ward. | No. of deaths registered. | Death- rate. |
|---|---|---|
| Beckton and North Woolwich Ward | 17 | 1.2 |
| Central Ward— East | 31 | 1.1 |
| Central Ward— West | 36 | 1.2 |
| Manor Park Ward | 20 | 0.6 |
| Plashet Ward— East | 25 | 1.1 |
| Plashet Ward— West | 34 | 1.2 |
MEASLES.
This disease was very prevalent during the year, but of a
mild type. 577 cases were reported by the teachers in the
Elementary Schools. It is very satisfactory to note that only
12 deaths occurred in the Borough during the year from this
disease, as against 57 during 1909. Of the deaths, three were
under the age of one year, and nine between one and five years
of age.
It was found necessary to close one School during the year
(Fourth Avenue—Infants' Department only) and several other
Schools were disinfected with marked results. The death-rate
was equal to 0-08 per 1,000 of population, compared with a rate
of 0-38 during the previous year.
The death-rate from this disease in England and Wales
was o-22, and the average rate for the 77 Great Towns was 0-31
per 1,000 of population.
In connection with this disease printed forms have been
sent to each Infants' Department of the Elementary Schools,
giving the symptoms of Measles, directions for isolation, and
nursing, to be given to each child's parents.
WHOOPING COUGH.
24 deaths occurred from this disease as compared with 32
deaths during 1909, 22 being under 5 years of age,
This disease, as also Measles, is very fatal to young
children on account of Respiratory complications such as