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11 deaths occurred, as compared with 39 in 1912. The
deaths usually in this disease are from such complications as
Bronchitis and Pneumonia, and the danger is chiefly to children
under the age of 5 years. 10 out of the 11 deaths took place
between the ages of 1 and 5 years. Measles is considered by
parents a disease that children must have, but this proves the less
danger if the disease is postponed later.
Whooping Cough.
100 cases were reported by Head Teachers of Schools and
Attendance Officers.
15 deaths occurred from the disease, as against 39 in 1912.
Of these deaths 12 occurred in children under the age of 2 years.
As in Measles, the complications of Bronchitis and Pneumonia
are the chief causes of death, often brought about by children
being out during the evening in bad weather.
A very common sight in the Borough is to see a number of
women standing outside public-houses with young infants either
in their arms or in a perambulator exposed to the cold night
atmosphere.
A few prosecutions under the Children Act would have a
beneficial effect in preventing this waste of infant life.
Mumps.
249 cases were reported. No deaths occurred.
Varicella (Chicken Pox).
171 cases were reported. One death was notified as due to
this disease in an infant under the age of one year. I visited the
case, and from the report given by the medical man an3 mother
there was no doubt that the child also had the complication of
Broncho-Pneumonia.