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Barnes 1912
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barnes]
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H ospital A dministration.
| DISEASE. | No. | Deaths. | Percentage. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diphtheria | 46 | 1 | 2.17 |
| Scarlet Fever | 102 | 1 | 0.98 |
SCARLET FEVER.
There were 102 cases admitted during 1912. The average duration of stay for all cases was 40 days.
| Month of Admission. | Males. | Females. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1 | 3 | |
| February | 1 | 2 | |
| March | 6 | 13 | |
| April | 2 | 2 | |
| May | 3 | 4 | |
| June | 2 | — | |
| July | 1 | 2 | |
| August | 3 | 1 | |
| September | 4 | 6 | |
| October | 7 | 6 | |
| November | 10 | 8 | |
| December | 6 | 9 | |
| 46 | 56 |
This Table shows the incidence of the disease during the last
quarter of the year.
AGE AND SEX DISTRIBUTION.
The following Table shows the incidence of the disease
between the ages of 5 and 10, and also that more females were
attacked than males. This is what is generally found.