[Report 1937] / Medical Officer of Health, Chorley R.D.C.

  • Chorley (England). Rural District Council.
Date:
1937
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Credit: [Report 1937] / Medical Officer of Health, Chorley R.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    INFECTIOUS DISEASES. The number of cases notified have been Scarlet Fever, 68; Diphtheria, 7; Suspected Enteric, 1; Pneumonia, 23; Erysipelas, 5. In the case of the suspected enteric which was admitted to hospital for isolation the diagnosis was not confirmed. Sixteen cases of scarlet fever were nursed at home as the accommodation was suitable and the houses were situated where isolation could be carried out under the supervision of the Sanitary Inspector. The abnormal num- ber of pneumonia includes seventeen cases which occurred in the Coppull and Charnock Richard area during the first three months of the year. They were of the influenza type and consequently very infectious. We had sixteen cases of death from influenza during the year. The case rate for scarlet fever in this area is 2.77 per thousand of population. This compares with the figures of 2.5 for last year’s and 2.33 as the figure given for England. We had no deaths from this disease. The case rate for diphtheria in the area is .29 per thousand of the population. This compares with the figures of .41 for last year and 1.49 as the figure given for England. There were no deaths. The examination of pathological specimens is still carried out by the Clinical Research Association. It has been necessary to submit 27 specimens of sputum and 10 throat-swabs for examination. Diphtheria antitoxin is always available for prophylactic treatment of contacts or for suspected cases of diphtheria. Four phials of 8,000 units strength have been used. The closure of schools to prevent the spread of infec- tion has taken place more frequently this year than is usual. Application has been made in ten instances. Once for scarlet, three times for measles and six times for outbreaks of influenzal colds. SLAUGHTERHOUSES. There has been a reduction in the number of slaughter houses. The number now is 12 and they have been kept in a satisfactory state of cleanliness. The bye-law in respect to the use of a humane slaughtering instrument was made