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Thursday, November 23, 1972
MORE INFECTIOUS DISEASES REPORTED
There was a slight rise in the notifications of infectious diseases
in October, a total of 801 compared with September's 786, according to statis-
tics released today by the Medical and Health Department.
typhoid.
Of the 123 deaths recorded, 122 were from tuberculosis, and one from
The incidence of bacillary dysentery dropped from 43 to 28 cases,
and there were no notifications of cerebrospinal meningitis, diphtheria or
poliomyelitis.
While gasterointestinal diseases such as typhoid and bacillary
dysentery continued to be notified during the month, the trend in their
incidence was one of decrease compared with previous years.
"But their occurrence indicates the need for constant vigilence.in
regard to personal hygiene," said Dr. J.K. Craig, Deputy Director of Medical
and Health Services (Health).
"The 122 deaths from tuberculosis emphasise the importance of early
prevention and diagnosis, presently being highlighted by an anti-tuberculosis
publicity campaign."
During October, Hong Kong remained free from cholera and other
quarantinable diseases.
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