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Surbiton 1926
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Surbiton]
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3.—NOTIFIABLE DISEASES DURING THE YEAR.
| Disease. | Total Cases Notified. | Cases admitted to Hospital. | Total Deaths. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diphtheria | 27 | 27 | 2 |
| Scarlet Fever | 38 | 32 | — |
| Enteric Fever | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Pneumonia | 50 | 5 | 18 |
| Erysipelas | 8 | 2 | — |
| Encephalitis Lethargica | — | — | — |
| Ophthalmia Neonatorum | 4 | — | — |
| Puerperal Fever ... | 1 | — | — |
| Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis | — | — | — |
The number of cases of Diphtheria showed
an increase, the cause of which could not be
definitely decided. There was one death from
Diphtheria.
Scarlet Fever is about the same.
Notifications of Pneumonia show a slight
increase and the number of deaths from this complaint
is high, but not quite so high as last year.