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There were no cases reported from Dr. Barnardo's homes,
which speaks well for the freedom of the children from
infectious diseases during the year.
The beginning of the year opened with an epidemic of
measles which continued more or less until the end of
February, there were some cases through March, April, and
May, and then another epidemic began in June and continued
through July, the most of the epidemic being in Barkingside ;
during the rest of the year a few cases occurred each month.
Altogether during the year there were 425 cases, amongst
which there were only 5 deaths, which is very small considering
the number of cases.
The schools at Mossford Green, Horns, and Chadwell,
were closed for a time on account of measles, also one private
school.
Other infectious diseases were not very great, considering
the increase in the population.
The number of typhoid cases was 33, with 3 deaths.
I think, that considering the condition the river Roding
was in for some months in the summer time, being practically
an open sewer and most offensive, that the inhabitants of Ilford
have much to be thankful for, inasmuch as so few extra cases
of typhoid were caused by it.
Bakehouses have all been kept clean and in a satisfactory
condition generally.
Burial grounds are properly kept.
Cow sheds and slaughter houses are also kept in a
sanitary condition.
The removal of dust has been carried out satisfactorily
for the last six months.