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Ilford 1923
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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Section 1.—NATURAL AND SOCIAL CONDITIONS OF
THE DISTRICT.
1. Physical Features and General Character of the
District.— Vide Annual Report, 1920.
1a. Rainfall.—The total rainfall registered in the district
during the year was 23.35 inches.
The greatest fall in 24 hours was registered on the 9th July,
being 1.32 inches.
The number of days on which rain fell was 155.
2. Poor Relief .—The total amount expended in Ilford during the year was: Ordinary,
| Men. | Women. | Children. | Total Persons. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary | 90 | 251 | 281 | 622 |
| Unemployment | 147 | 124 | 276 | 547 |
The number of admissions to the Guardians. Institutions from Ilford during the year was 362, made up as follows:—
| Men | 108 |
| Women | 164 |
| Children | 90 |
3. Hospital Provision.—There is an Emergency Hospital
in the district maintained by voluntary subscriptions, the number
of beds being 42.
During the year 1923, 663 in-patients were admitted, 478
operations performed, 639 casualties were attended to, and 343
X-ray examinations were made.
The average cost per patient per week was £3 13s. 9¼.
There are two large Mental Hospitals in the district, the
West Ham Mental Hospital with 923 patients, and Claybury
Mental Hospital with 2,452 patients in residence on 30th June,
1923.