HONG KONG ANNUAL REPORT, 1952
(d) Cerebro-spinal meningitis.
In spite of the conditions of overcrowding the falling incidence of this infection, which was noted in 1951, continued in 1952. During the year there were 12 cases with 5 deaths as compared with 26 cases and 13 deaths in 1951.
(e) Measles.
During 1952, 25% more cases of this infection occurred than in the previous year. Infections num- bered 674 and there were 77 deaths, the majority of which resulted from the pulmonary complications of the disease.
(f) Chickenpox.
This infection was less prevalent with 176 cases notified and 4 deaths as compared with 281 cases and 3 deaths in 1951.
(g) Poliomyelitis.
There were 19 cases with 4 deaths as compared with 28 cases and 3 deaths in the previous year.
(h) Tuberculosis.
The following table shows the number of cases and deaths occurring each year during the past 7 years. It is interesting to note the decrease in the fatality rate from 64.9% in 1946, to 24.1% in 1952.
This may
perhaps mean that the impetus given to the disease by the influx of refugees is partially losing momentum. In April, a B.C.G. campaign was commenced with the
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