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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Croydon 1919
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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Hospital Accommodation.
The hospital accommodation consists of:—
General—
Croydon General Hospital.
Norwood Cottage Hospital.
Purley Cottage Hospital.
Croydon Union Infirmary.
Special—
Croydon Borough Isolation Hospital.
Croydon Borough Sanatorium, North Cheam.
St. Mary's Maternity Hostel.
Croydon General Hospital.
Total number of beds, 106.
| 1. Inpatients. | 1918-19. | 1917-18. |
|---|---|---|
| Admissions from July 1st to June 30th | 1294 | 1198 |
| Patients in Hospital, 1st July | 90 | 80 |
| Total | 1384 | 1278 |
| Cases of Accident or Emergency admitted free | 862 | 622 |
| Cases admitted by Governors' letters | 184 | 197 |
| Medical Free Cases | 36 | 25 |
| Soldiers, Sailors and Discharged Soldiers | 212 | 354 |
| Total | 1294 | 1198 |
| Males | 741 | 779 |
| Females | 553 | 419 |
| Total | 1294 | 1198 |
| The average stay in Hospital of each in-patient | 22 davs | 27 davs |
| The average number of beds occupied | 88 | 101 |
| II. Casualty Department (Free). | ||
| Fractures | 172 | 172 |
| Tonsils and Adenoids | ' 253 | 318 |
| Phimosis | 86 | 93 |
| Dislocations | 21 | 21 |
| Wounds, Minor Injuries, etc | 3687 | 3975 |
| Total | 4219 | 4579 |
| III. Out-Patient Department. (Medical and Surgical). | ||
| Total number of new cases | 1526 | 1780 |
| Renewal of Old Letters | 1411 | 1416 |
| Total | 2937 | 3196 |
| Total Number of New Cases | 1585 | 1889 |
| Renewal of Old Letters | 972 | 887 |
| Total | 2557 | 2776 |