[Report 1924] / Medical Officer of Health, Greenock Burgh.

  • Greenock (Scotland). Burgh Council.
Date:
1924
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Credit: [Report 1924] / Medical Officer of Health, Greenock Burgh. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Whooping Cough.—1,303 cases were ascertained. 1,2-07 being notified by Householders in terms of the Corporation Act, 1 by Householder and Doctor, 5 by Doctors, 3 by Public Health Officials, and 37 by the Registrars after death. There were 45 deaths, or 3.45 per cent, of the cases ascer- tained. In 1923 there were 34 cases ascertained and 2 deaths. As stated previously, the very large increase in the number of cases of Whooping Cough had also an undoubted effect in the direction of increasing the infantile mortality rate. Erysipelas.—38 cases were ascertained, and there was 1 death. In 1923 there were 43 cases and no deaths. Puerperal Fever. — There were 8 cases and 2 deaths, 1 occurring in Hospital, and 1 at the Royal Infirmary. The diagnosis in 2 cases was altered after admission to Hospital. 10 cases in 1923 were notified, and there was no death. Diarrhoea.—16 deaths were reported by the Registrars. 15 of the deaths occurred in houses of one and two apart- ments. 12 of the deaths were amongst children under 1 year of age. In 1923 there were 13 deaths, and 12 of these oc- curred in houses of one and two apartments, whilst 9 of' the deaths were amongst children under 1 year of age. Infantile Mortaility. This is reported on in that part of the Report dealing with the Maternity Service and Child Welfare Scheme. DIPHTHERIA ANTI-TOXIN. Diphtheria Anti-Toxin is supplied free to doctors desir- ous of administering a dose before a patient is removed to Hospital in an emergency, and in home treatment cases. Arrangements have been made, through the courtesy of the Chief Constable, whereby a supply of Anti-Toxin is kept at the Central Police Station, so that Medical Practitioners may avail themselves of it at any time, especially during the night or when the Public Health Department Offices are closed, or in cases of emergency. A supply is also avail- able at Qateside Hospital for the same purpose, an arrange- ment which Dr Eove very kindly agreed to some years ago. 78,000 units in all were supplied in this way during the 3rear. ANTI-MENINGOCOCCTTS SERUM. A free supply of this serum is also available for Medical Practitioners for use within the Burgh. There were no ap- plications during the year.