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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
Hornsey 1897
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hornsey, Borough of]
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| Number. | Date of Notification. | Locality. | Traceable or not to a previous case. | Insanitary conditions observed. | Result. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Aug. 30 | Higher Barn | No. | Drainage bad; no back door | Fatal |
| 21 | Sep. 28 | „ | No. | None | Recovery |
| 22 | Oct. 5 | Autumn Street | No. | Ash pit and closet defective; from other causes | Fatal |
| 23 | ,, 7 | Captain Street | Came from another town | Fish refuse smells | Fatal |
| 24 | Nov. 1 | Owen's Court | No. | Overcrowding | Recovery |
| 25 | „ 2 | Sefton Fold | No. | None | „ |
| 26 | „ 3 | Heavily Grove | No. | Overcrowding; do back door | „ |
| 27 | Dec. 1 | Melbourne Grove | No. | No. | „ |
| 28 | „ 30 | Bank Meadow | No. | No. | „ |
In many of the cases no insanitary conditions were found, and in
no instance was the disease traceable to any polluted water or milk
supply. Seven cases came under observation in one house situated in
Chorley New Eoad ; a bad smell under the kitchen floor caused the
disease. All recovered, and there was no extension to the adjoining
premises.
Puerpural Fever.—Nine cases notified, with two deaths.
Whooping Cough.—This disease never assumed the form of a
serious epidemic. Only 8 fatalities are reported.
Measles prevailed extensively in the second quarter of the year, so
much so that it was considered advisable to close the schools, with the
result that the epidemic subsided after the midsummer holidays.
Eighteen deaths were due to this disease of infant life.
Erysipelas.—Sixty-six cases notified. No fatal results.
Small-pox.—No cases notified.
Eegular and special inspections were conducted in the course of the
year. In cases of iufectious diseases the premises are visited and disinfectants
supplied.