1929 — Mumps, international list #13, Census Bureau. Mortality Statistics 1929           — 111

Compiled by Wayne Blanchard; last edit 2-14-2025 for upload to: http://www.usdeadlyevents.com/

–111   Bureau of the Census, US Dept. of Commerce. Mortality Statistics 1929, Table II, p. 99.

Narrative Information

Mumps: “Mumps is a contagious disease that is caused by a virus. It typically starts with a few days of fever, headache, muscle aches, tiredness, and loss of appetite. Then most people will have swelling of their salivary glands (often referred to as parotitis when the parotid gland, located in front and below the ear, swells). This is what causes the puffy cheeks and a tender, swollen jaw.

“Transmission of Mumps. Mumps is a contagious disease caused by a virus. It spreads through direct contact with saliva or respiratory droplets from the mouth, nose, or throat. An infected person can spread the virus by

coughing, sneezing, or talking

sharing items that may have saliva on them, such as water bottles or cups

participating in close-contact activities with others, such as playing sports, dancing, or kissing

“An infected person can spread mumps from a few days before their salivary glands begin to swell to up to five days after the swelling begins. A person with mumps should limit their contact with others during this time. For example, stay home from school and do not attend social events.” (CDC. About Mumps. 3-8-2021.)

Sources

Bureau of the Census, U.S. Department of Commerce. Mortality Statistics 1929 (Thirtieth Annual Report). Washington: GPO, 1932. Accessed 2-14-2025 at:

https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/vsushistorical/mortstatsh_1929.pdf

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About Mumps. 3-8-2021. Accessed 12-12-2021 at: https://www.cdc.gov/mumps/about/index.html