[Report 1918] / Medical Officer of Health, Glastonbury Borough.

  • Glastonbury (England). Borough Council.
Date:
1918
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    BOROUGH OP GLASTONBURY. MEDICAL OFFICER’S REPORT FOR 1918. To the riayor, Aldermen, and Burgesses of the Borough of Glastonbury. Gentlemen,— I have the honour to submit to you an interim Report for the year ending December 31st, 1918. By order of the Local Government Board, in the interest of economy, 1 have made the Report as concise as possible, omitting unimportant detail that is usually given. POPULATION.—4,003. Estimated to middle of 1918. BIRTH RATE.—67 Births (34 males, 33 females), giving a birth rate of 12.7 per 1,000 per annum. DEATH RATE.—50 Deaths, giving a death rate of 15.98 per 1,000 per annum. Nine of these deaths were caused by Influenza. Compared with other districts the death rate from Influenza was low. The other causes of death compare normally with previous years, heart disease and senile decay giving the greatest number. INFANTILE MORTALITY.—6 Deaths, giving a rate of 83.43 per 1,000 births. One of these was due to Prematurity, and two to Atelcetasis. ZYMOTIC MORTALITY.—Nil. PREVALENCE OF DISEASE.—During the year the following diseases were notified to me:—1, Measles, 6 cases; 2, German Measles, 2 cases; 3, Scarlet Fever, 18 cases; 4, Phthisis, 13 cases; 5, Other forms of Tuberculosis, 3 cases; 6, Diphtheria, 3 cases; 7, Enteric Fever, 1 case. During the first month of the year there was an outbreak of Scarlet Fever. The three cases of diphtheria were traced to outside sources, and did not infect any contacts. They were isolated in their own homes. Whooping Cough was very prevalent during June and July. An outbreak of Influenza occurred in July of a mild form, but became more severe in September, continuing at its height through October, November and December. The Schools were closed for this reason during the latter half of November, and again in December. Disinfection after notifiable diseases is carried out by fumigation and spraying. Population. Birth Rate. Death Bate. Infantile Mortality. Zymotic Mortality. Prevalence of Disease.