1925 — Scarlet Fever, esp. PA/343, IL/279, OH/252, MI/216, NY/191, MO/169, MN/152-2,762

–2,762  US Bureau of the Census. Mortality Statistics 1925…Part I.  1927, pp. 88 and 315.[1]

 

—  21   Alabama                      Census Bureau. Mortality Statistics 1925…Part I, 1927, p. 315-316

—    ?    Alaska     (not listed)

—    ?    Arizona           “

—    ?    Arkansas         “

—  64   California                    Census Bureau. Mortality Statistics 1925…Part I, 1927, p. 316.

—  30  Colorado                     Census Bureau. Mortality Statistics 1925…Part I, 1927, p. 316.

—  46   Connecticut                 Census Bureau. Mortality Statistics 1925…Part I, 1927, p. 317.

—    3   Delaware                     Census Bureau. Mortality Statistics 1925…Part I, 1927, p. 317.

—    ?    District of Columbia   Not listed.

—    5   Florida                         Census Bureau. Mortality Statistics 1925…Part I, 1927, p. 317-318

—    ?    Georgia   (not listed)

—    ?    Hawaii             “

—    1   Idaho                           Census Bureau. Mortality Statistics 1925…Part I, 1927, p. 318.

–279    Illinois                         Census Bureau. Mortality Statistics 1925…Part I, 1927, p. 318.

–109    Indiana                                    Census Bureau. Mortality Statistics 1925…Part I, 1927, p. 319.

—  49   Iowa                            Census Bureau. Mortality Statistics 1925…Part I, 1927, p. 319.

—  42   Kansas                         Census Bureau. Mortality Statistics 1925…Part I, 1927, p. 319.

—  51   Kentucky                    Census Bureau. Mortality Statistics 1925…Part I, 1927, p. 320.

—    9   Louisiana                     Census Bureau. Mortality Statistics 1925…Part I, 1927, p. 320-321

—  22   Maine                          Census Bureau. Mortality Statistics 1925…Part I, 1927, p. 321.

—  16   Maryland                     Census Bureau. Mortality Statistics 1925…Part I, 1927, p. 321-322

–116    Massachusetts             Census Bureau. Mortality Statistics 1925…Part I, 1927, p. 322.

–216    Michigan                     Census Bureau. Mortality Statistics 1925…Part I, 1927, p. 322.

–152    Minnesota                   Census Bureau. Mortality Statistics 1925…Part I, 1927, p. 323.

—  11   Mississippi                   Census Bureau. Mortality Statistics 1925…Part I, 1927, p. 323.

–169    Missouri                      Census Bureau. Mortality Statistics 1925…Part I, 1927, p. 324.

—  21   Montana                      Census Bureau. Mortality Statistics 1925…Part I, 1927, p. 324.

—  33   Nebraska                     Census Bureau. Mortality Statistics 1925…Part I, 1927, p. 324.

—    ?    Nevada      (not listed)

—  15   New Hampshire          Census Bureau. Mortality Statistics 1925…Part I, 1927, p. 325.

—  67   New Jersey                  Census Bureau. Mortality Statistics 1925…Part I, 1927, p. 325.

—    ?    New Mexico (not listed)

–191    New York                   Census Bureau. Mortality Statistics 1925…Part I, 1927, p. 325.

—  30   North Carolina            Census Bureau. Mortality Statistics 1925…Part I, 1927, p. 326.

—  48   North Dakota              Census Bureau. Mortality Statistics 1925…Part I, 1927, p. 326.

–252    Ohio                            Census Bureau. Mortality Statistics 1925…Part I, 1927, p. 327.

—    ?    Oklahoma (not listed)

—  20   Oregon                                    Census Bureau. Mortality Statistics 1925…Part I, 1927, p. 327.

–343    Pennsylvania               Census Bureau. Mortality Statistics 1925…Part I, 1927, p. 327.

—  13   Rhode Island               Census Bureau. Mortality Statistics 1925…Part I, 1927, p. 328.

—    7   South Carolina            Census Bureau. Mortality Statistics 1925…Part I, 1927, p. 328.

—    ?    South Dakota (not listed)

—  34   Tennessee                    Census Bureau. Mortality Statistics 1925…Part I, 1927, p. 329.

—    ?    Texas        (not listed)

—    4   Utah                            Census Bureau. Mortality Statistics 1925…Part I, 1927, p. 329.

—  15   Vermont                      Census Bureau. Mortality Statistics 1925…Part I, 1927, p. 330.

—  41   Virginia                       Census Bureau. Mortality Statistics 1925…Part I, 1927, p. 330.

—  26   Washington                 Census Bureau. Mortality Statistics 1925…Part I, 1927, p. 331.

—  46   West Virginia              Census Bureau. Mortality Statistics 1925…Part I, 1927, p. 331.

–105    Wisconsin                    Census Bureau. Mortality Statistics 1925…Part I, 1927, p. 331.

—  12   Wyoming                    Census Bureau. Mortality Statistics 1925…Part I, 1927, p. 332.

 

Narrative Information

 

CDC: “Scarlet fever – or scarlatina – is a bacterial infection caused by group A Streptococcus or “group A strep.” These bacteria cause many types of infections, including strep throat and skin infections. Certain strep bacteria produce a toxin (poison) that can cause a red rash—the “scarlet” of scarlet fever. Scarlet fever is usually a mild illness that most commonly affects children between 5 and 15 years old.

 

“People can spread scarlet fever germs to others. Group A strep bacteria can live in a person’s nose and throat. The bacteria spread through contact with droplets from an infected person’s cough or sneeze. If you touch your mouth, nose, or eyes after touching something with these droplets on it, you may become ill. You can also get sick after drinking from the same glass or eating from the same plate as a sick person. People can get scarlet fever from contact with sores from group A strep skin infections.

 

“…What to expect: Illness usually begins with a fever and sore throat. There also may be chills, vomiting, or abdominal pain. The tongue may have a whitish coating and appear swollen. It may also have a “strawberry”-like (red and bumpy) appearance. The throat and tonsils may be very red and sore, and swallowing may be painful. Although the cheeks might have a flushed appearance, there may be a pale area around the mouth.

 

“Usually the characteristic red rash appears one or two days after the illness begins. However, the rash can appear before illness or up to 7 days later. The rash usually appears first on the neck, underarm, and groin (the area where your stomach meets your thighs). Over time, the rash spreads over the body. Typically, the rash begins as small, flat red blotches that gradually become fine bumps and feel like sandpaper.

 

“Underarm, elbow, and groin skin creases may become brighter red than the rest of the rash. Doctors call these Pastia’s lines. The scarlet fever rash generally fades in about 7 days. As the rash fades, the skin may peel around the finger tips, toes, and groin area. This peeling can last up to several weeks….

 

“There is no vaccine to prevent scarlet fever….”

 

Sources

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Scarlet Fever: A Group A Streptococcal Infection.” 1-22-2018. Accessed 6-20-2018 at: https://www.cdc.gov/features/scarletfever/index.html

 

United States Bureau of the Census, Department of Commerce. Mortality Statistics 1925 – Twenty-Sixth Annual Report: Part I, Summary and Rate Tables and General Tables for the Death Registration Area in Continental United States, with Supplemental Statistics for Hawaii and the Virgin Islands. Washington: GPO, 1927. Accessed 11-18-2013 at: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/vsushistorical/mortstatsh_1925.pdf

 

United States Bureau of the Census, Department of Commerce. Mortality Statistics 1931 (Thirty-Second Annual Report). Washington: GPO, 1935. Accessed 10-24-2013 at: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/vsushistorical/mortstatsh_1931.pdf

 

United States Census Bureau. Historical National Population Estimates: July 1, 1900 to July 1, 1999. Internet release date: 4-11-2000. Accessed 10-29-2013 at:

http://www.census.gov/population/estimates/nation/popclockest.txt

 

 

 

 

 

[1] Total death toll for 48 States. Table 10 shows data from 40 states wherein there were 2,739 deaths.