[Report 1944] / Medical Officer of Health, Arundel Borough.

  • Arundel (England). Borough Council.
Date:
1944
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Credit: [Report 1944] / Medical Officer of Health, Arundel Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Influenza The national epidemic which commenced during the last month of 1943, continued for some fow weeks during the year under review. One request for nursing assistance was received during the month of January 'Which was ably mot by the Local Detachmont of the British Rod Cress Society, The death of one person which occurred during January was certified to bo due to Influenza, Non-Noti'f iablo Infectious Diseases Information regarding cases of non-notifiablo infoctious and contagious diseases is obtained from returns made by the Hoad Teachers of the Public Elementary Schools, During the year, one case of Chickonpox and one of Mumps were reported by the Head Teacher cf the Church of England School, Cancer The number cf deaths attributed to Cancer during the year was 4, as compared with 10 in 1943, The ages and sex distribution of the 4 deaths aro given in the following Table .Ages Males T~— Fomales 1 1 Tot als 15-65 - 1 1 65-75 i 1 - 1 J '75 and up I - 2 .2 Totals: 1 3 4 u - 3 ; : Localisation of the Disease Respiratory System Uterus Breast Urinary Organs ,., ... ... Larynx • • t • • • • • « • • • Bladder Total:- 1 1 1 1 4