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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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