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Southwark 1924

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]

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Table: The number of cases notified, as compared with London, during the last ten years was: —

The number of cases notified, as compared with London, during the last ten years was: —

In Southwark.In London.In Southwark,In London.
191546717,104192089322,713
19163018,76619211,26632,738
19172766,110192280217,225
19186536,811192340910,082
191979912,931192453411,687

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MEASLES.
This is still by special order a notifiable disease in Southwark.
During the early part of the year there was an epidemic of Measles,
1,350 cases being notified during the first three months, and 1,849 for the
whole year.
There were 77 deaths. 76 of these deaths occurred in children
under the age of 5 years. The percentage of deaths to the number of
cases at all ages being 4.2 as against 1.4 during the last epidemic.
Each case was visited by a health visitor, no special Measles nurse
was employed.
In all cases where death has occurred the room, clothing and bedding
has been disinfected.

Table: Number of deaths from Scarlet Fever during the last ten years:—

Number of deaths from Scarlet Fever during the last ten years:—

In Southwark.In London.In Southwark.In London.
19151233219205207
19165146192113290
1917785192217299
19181411819234112
19194145192410129

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DIARRHÆA.
The deaths from Diarrhæa and enteritis numbered 49. 26 notifications
were received during the months of July, August and September.
The number of deaths in infants under 2 years of age was 44.
This shows a slight decline in the deaths from Diarrhæa.